Leyman Lift Gate problems

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Leyman Lift Gate Problems

(May 2, 2005) Survey for Locals about problems with International and Freighliner trucks

(March 11, 2005) Spreadsheets identifying Freightliner [PDF] and International [PDF] brand trucks with Leyman lift gates that have been placed in the field

(March 10, 2005) List of Problematic ‘Leyman’ Trucks Released (APWU Web News Article #9-05)

(March 1, 2005) ‘Lift Gates’ Could Pose Serious Danger (from the March/April 2005 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)

(Feb. 3, 2005) 'Lift Gates' Could Pose Serious Danger (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 35, No. 2)

ABOUT THE MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE DIVISION

Robert C. Pritchard, Director
Michael O. Foster, Asst. Director
Phone: 202-842-4240
Fax: 202-842-8517

The Motor Vehicle Craft is composed of APWU members who transport mail and maintain postal vehicles. It is – and always has been – the best-organized craft in the APWU. Approximately two thirds of MVS members are...

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