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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

Subaru Announces 2010 Build Out, 2011 Start up Dates

Subaru has announced that as a result of client input, the 2010 Forester model AFB-01 has been reinstated.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

CARSTAR Offers Drivers Safe Driving Tips for the Winter Weather

In dangerous winter weather, Dan Bailey, president of CARSTAR Collision Centers suggests that drivers check their visibility, leave extra distance between their vehicle and the car ahead of the vehicle for added safety and use extra caution when driving on one-lane roads, bridges and overpasses, among other tips.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

U.S. Transportation Bans Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Department of Transportation has banned texting by drivers of commercial vehicles in an effort to combat distracted driving.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

UPS Deploys 245 New 'Green' Trucks

UPS has deployed 245 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles throughout California and Colorado.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

Toyota Recall: What We Know as of Thursday

A separate recall was issued on Wednesday in regards to the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. Commercial and rental fleets as well as leasing companies are handling this problem in different ways at the moment. The prevailing wisdom is "inform, inform, inform."

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

Toyota Answers FAQs for Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall and Suspension of Sales

Toyota addresses the concerns many consumers on the recent announcement of the sticking accelerator pedal recall and the suspension of sales, stating that all vehicles with the accelerator problem have been identified.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

Toyota Amends Recall on Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal

Vehicles affected by the recall include 2008-2010 Highlander, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Venza, 2009-2010 Matrix and 2009-2010 Pontaic Vibe.

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Fuelby StaffJanuary 28, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles Awarded GSA Schedule

WASHINGTON - Smith's all-electric, fuel- and emissions-free commercial trucks are now available for purchase by U.S. government agencies and military forces.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 27, 2010

Balloting Begins for 2010 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

TORRANCE, CA - Online voting for the 2010 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year is now open. Professional fleet managers are encouraged cast their ballots for one of 19 nominated medium-duty work trucks.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 27, 2010

U.S. Bans Texting by Truck and Bus Drivers

WASHINGTON - Truck and bus drivers who travel interstate roadways are now banned from using a handheld device to send text messages, U.S. officials said.

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