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	Dodgen Mobile Technologies new website goes live!
	October 13, 2011 Welcome to our new website! Dodgen Mobile Technologies and our sister company Born Free Motorcoach committed to two new websites this year to tell our story better to the viewing public. With our new websites you will find: More testimonials from our owners and friends about their ownership experience Additional photos about our models and vehicles that we have manufactured Our company History Corrections on our Service and Support information for owners Additional links to products that we use in our manufacturing Up-to-date information on stock or demonstrator models. With the new websites much of the content management is controlled by our in-house staff, and it is our intent to keep the websites fresh and current for you to view and study as you research our company and consider doing business with our firm. Please contact us by phone or email at any time if you have questions or want to begin discussions on a new vehicle. The Management of Dodgen Industries

	Several new commercial models now built on the Ford F-450 & F-550.
	August 15, 2011 Dodgen Mobile Technologies has launched several new models of commercial vehicles built on the popular Ford F-450 and F-550 cab chassis truck series. Dodgen selected the Ford trucks for a number of reasons to meet the interests of its prospects:heavier GVWR ranges (16,000 lbs; 18,000 lbs; 19,500 lbs.)diesel engine availability (because the Econoline series no longer offers an available diesel engine for diesel lovers)improved cab options and “creature comforts” commonly found in new cars and SUVs.improved leg room for both the driver and passenger seat positionsgas engine availability in heavier GVWR trucks that is not available from International, Freightliner, or most of the medium duty truck companiesvery affordable factory installed 4-wheel drive options at costs far lower than the after-market upgrades offered for the Econoline trucks. Dodgen is excited to offer these new models, and is busy with development and conversion of many of its popular floor plans build previously on Econoline E-450 or the Chevrolet Kodiak C5500 trucks. The Dodgen Commercial Sales Staff welcome your inquiries on the new models and will be happy to discuss with you these new truck options for your particular application.

	Dodgen will display a 27' Command Center at the 77th Annual APCO Conference
	August 1, 2011 Dodgen Mobile Technologies will be exhibiting at the 77th Annual APCO International Conference in Philadelphia, PA August 7th-9th. APCO or the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials is the communication wing of police, fire, and emergency response departments. Typically these folks handle the task of making communications link between the various agencies during special emergencies or simple day-to-day operations. In today’s world they may be involved in telephone networking, wireless phone, computer, satellite communication, video, surveillance with recording, etc. Dodgen will be showing its popular 27’ Command Center model built on a Ford Econoline E450 chassis. The model is considered a medium size model in the Dodgen vehicle lineup. Dodgen currently offers Emergency Response vehicles in 20’ to 33’ size ranges, built on Ford Econoline, Freightliner M2, Chevrolet Express, and the recently introduced Ford F-series truck chassis. It also manufactures both bumper hitch and gooseneck trailer models. Select models are offered to qualified government agencies by way of the GSA contract GS-30F-0006R. John Eastman of the Dodgen sales staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss customized versions of the products.

	Dodgen Displays Command Center at National Sheriff's Conference
	July 22, 2011 Dodgen Mobile Technologies exhibited at the National Sheriff’s Convention June 20th & 21st in St. Louis Missouri at the America’s Center. Dodgen has supplied vehicles to sheriff’s departments and police departments since 1994. Greg Stibal, Sales Representative was on hand to visit with interested agencies about mobile command posts, crime labs, SWAT vehicles, communication centers, and other law enforcement models as needed by the Sheriff’s Departments across the United States. Dodgen passed out information on the Ford Econoline, Ford F-series, and Freightliner M2 truck models as well as bumper hitch and gooseneck trailers that it manufactures from the facility in Humboldt, Iowa.

	St. Louis Co. Police Department takes delivery of 32' Police Command Center
	July 8, 2011 Dodgen Mobile Technologies delivered a new 32’ Command Center to the St. Louis County Police Department on July 1st. Two officers of the department came to the factory in Humboldt Iowa to take delivery, go through operational training, and tour the manufacturing facilities. The 32’ gasoline model built on a Chevrolet truck was equipped with gasoline generators, roof air conditioning, leveling jacks, red & blue LED emergency lighting and siren; flood lighting; backup camera, galley, restroom, and storage. The vehicle design was separated into three areas: the front workstations; a center galley area; and a rear conference room. The Department planned to put the vehicle right into use for the long 4th of July holiday weekend at planned area events.

	Dodgen Mobile Tech owner's evacuate due to wildfires around Los Alamos, NM
	July 5, 2011 The staff of Dodgen Mobile Technologies has been deeply concerned about the recent wildfires in and around Los Alamos New Mexico. Los Alamos National Laboratories has been a customer of Dodgen since 2005 and the Dodgen staff has gotten to know select Los Alamos staff very well. The recent wildfire was right at the perimeter of the facility, forcing the 12,000 or so employees and the citizens of the town of Los Alamos to evacuate according to the major news organizations. Los Alamos is a beautiful area of New Mexico, and the view from the mountain top to the valleys below is breathtaking. We wish our friends and the whole staff of the laboratory, as well as the local citizen's safety, best wishes, and sincerely hope that they can return to work and to their homes and not encounter any serious damage.

	Dodgen - BornFree Exhibits at 2011 Rotarian Conference in New Orleans
	July 20, 2011 Dodgen Mobile Technologies and Born Free Motor Coach recently exhibited at the 2011 Rotary International Convention in New Orleans, LA. May 21st-25th. The Dodgen Mobile Technologies Division used their mobile 10’ wall display to illustrate with pictures the various vehicles that the firm can build for a variety of needs. During the conference the sales staff promoted to the Rotary Club members in attendance ways that either their individual or a collective group of clubs could reach out to disadvantaged people and give much needed medical care using a mobile clinic. Dodgen has had past experience where its mobile vehicles have been used in third world countries to provide OB/GYN care; infant inoculations; general health wellness; and critical dental treatment. The conference was very well attended with attendees from around the world. Interest was strong among the conference visitors, along with interest from fellow exhibitors on custom models that Dodgen can manufacture for marketing and distribution of products.

	Dodgen Trailer Gets a Workout
	May 27, 2011 In 2007 Mississippi State University purchased a 32 foot Dodgen Gooseneck Veterinary Trailer for Spay and Neuter procedures as a part of the University College of Veterinary Medicine training program. The program is under the direction of Dr. Phiip Bushby, and prides itself in teaching high volume spay and neuter procedures to veterinary students, making them aware of steps that save time, are highly efficient, and minimize any risk to the animals. To date they have performed over 23,000 procedures on-board the specially designed trailer. Students are given the opportunity to work from the trailer on two-week clinical rotations that result in each student personally performing 60 procedures on the average during that brief time. So far over 200 students have participated in that program. In addition to the on-going teaching aspects of the trailer, the University stands ready to put the trailer into use as an emergency response vehicle to care for animals of a disaster in their immediate area. Mississippi State is very pleased with the trailer and how it has performed, and looks forward to the day that they can expand their program.

	Dodgen exhibits at recent US Department of Energy Small Business Conference
	May 23, 2011 Dodgen Mobile Technologies exhibited recently at the U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Conference in Kansas City, Missouri May 10th and 11th. Dodgen exhibited and took the opportunity to showcase its products and manufacturing abilities on a variety of vehicle types. The conference is held annually to allow small businesses to promote their products and services to various Federal and State Government agencies. Another strength of this conference is the ability to both network with other companies, and to attend match-making sessions that allow buyers and sellers to get to know one another during 15 minute scheduled appointments. Dodgen Mobile Technologies has been marketing products to many of the federal agencies and prime contractors attending this conference for nearly 20 years. Dodgen offers select products to qualified government agencies though it’s Federal GSA Contract, GS-30F-0006R.

	The HSUS Unveils Iowa-built Mobile Animal Crimes Investigation Lab
	April 28, 2010 Animal Rescue League of Iowa teams up with The HSUS to combat animal crimes DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Humane Society of the United States joined with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa to unveil a new weapon in the fight against animal cruelty: a rolling Animal Crimes Investigation Unit. The vehicle is manufactured to contain the latest forensic equipment to help law enforcement at animal fighting or abuse crime scenes. The Iowa press conference is the first stop in a 10-city media tour to promote the vehicle. "This cutting-edge vehicle is an innovative tool in the arsenal of resources that we offer to law enforcement to crack down on animal fighting criminals and other abusers," said Chris Schindler, certified crime scene investigator for The HSUS. The crime response vehicle features two fully-functional rooms for examining dogs and documenting their injuries, equipment for evidence packaging, ultra-violet lights for spotting body fluids, entomology kits, a latent print lift kit and devices for identifying suspected blood. "Animal cruelty and fighting are both felony crimes in Iowa, and we urge law enforcement in our state to use this new tool to catch those who abuse animals," said Tom Colvin, executive director of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Facts The Humane Society of the United States has the nation's only campaign solely dedicated to eradicating animal fighting on all fronts. The HSUS has a national animal fighting tip line, 877-TIP HSUS as well as a reward program that offers up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in illegal animal fighting. The HSUS assists law enforcement agencies nation-wide by providing animal fighting experts who identify evidence and supply intelligence that can lead to convictions. The Mobile Animal Crimes Lab was made possible thanks to a grant from the Florida-based Folke H. Peterson Charitable Foundation. Iowa-based DODGEN Mobile Technologies, the manufacturer of the unit, donated the first 10 tanks of fuel to be used as the vehicle is driven to its future home base of Washington, DC. This article can be found on the internet at: http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press-releases/2010/04/crime_investigation_vehicle_042810.html

	Vet Services Go Mobile
	Friday, August 7, 2009 Included With Permission For Use By: Charlton Villager www.Charltonvillager.com Writer: Ryan Grannan-Doll
	Most dogs like to chase cars, but they may want to think twice before chasing this particular vehicle. Dr. Carol Selavka of Charlton has started Baystate Mobile Veterinary Services, which provides animal owners with at-home care for their ill pets. Selavka started the service about a month ago, driving a large van to the homes of animals in need of care. The service is available to area residents; however, she is willing to travel to residents statewide. “There was a need for it in the area,” Selavka said in an interview inside the van last Monday. Selavka, and her technician, Tanya Christian, can perform just about any type of care inside the van, including surgery, euthanasia and x-rays. The van is not outfitted to hospitalize an animal. As any animal lover knows, bringing a pet to the a regular veterinarian can be stressful. The new service is intended to reduce the stress on both the pet and owner, according to Selavka. “It just seems much more personal,” Selavka said. “It is just so much lower stress for them.” For example, Selavka x-rayed a dog last week that had impaled itself on a branch. Instead of the dog going to a regular vet, Selavka did the scan on a digital x-ray machine in the van. “The dog is doing fine,” Selavka said. So far, the service is working well for both the pet and owners, according to Christian. “The concept is perfect and it is working well,” she said. Since starting, Selavka said she done three calls daily, but would like to boost that rate to six. She serves many elderly animal owners, as well as the State Police’s K-9 unit. Many families have also requested her services, she said, because it saves them time during their already hectic days. Selavka’s experience as a veterinarian for many years convinced her the mobile services would work. Selavka said she would often receive calls at her old employer, Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital, from people who were unable to bring their pets to the facility. A departure from working in the confines of a brick and mortar veterinary facility, Selavka said working the van presents unusual circumstances. For example, whereas an animal might be taken to a closed room at a regular vet, an owner in Selavka’s van sees everything being done to the animal. The face-to-face communication, however, eases the owners’ minds and reduces the chances of malpractice occurring, according to Selavka. “It’s beneficial now. It eases the owner,” she said. “It’s just taking a little getting used to.” Selavka also uses the inperson care to educate owners, she said. She often gives them handouts she prints from the wireless Internet setup in the van. While business is just starting out, Selavka is already considering future expansion options. Selavka said she could renew her Connecticut practice license and expand her services to that state. More care vans and staff are also a possibility, she said, as well as other care equipment. ”Those are possibilities down the road,” she said. Selavka has also had to adjust to working in the tight quarters, which includes several cages and a surgical table. Selavka ordered the van brand new after learning about them at several professional gatherings. For Selavka, the venture is only the latest chapter in her years a veterinarian. Having grown up in East Hampton, Conn., Selavka worked 10 years at Angell Animal Medical Center in Springfield, from 1997 until it closed in 2007. She then worked at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital. Pining to work with animals, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a veterinary medical doctor degree in 1995. She has been a veterinarian technician since 1995. As she rolls down the road to her next service call, Selavka will remember why she endeavored on the new service. “They” she said referring to animals, “are part of the family.”

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