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Operationsby StaffJanuary 12, 2010

Penske Truck Leasing to Acquire Bright Truck Leasing & Bright Distribution

READING, PA - Penske Truck Leasing Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bright Truck Leasing & Bright Distribution. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

EPI: U.S. Car Fleet Shrank by Four Million in 2009

In his study, Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, Lester Brown of the Earth Policy Institute (EPI) notes that after a century of growth, U.S. fleet is entering an era of decline thanks economic uncertainty, ongoing urbanization and market saturation.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

Hino Trucks Engines Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction for 2nd Consecutive Year

After ranking highest in the J.D. Power and Associates Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study for the second year in a row, Hino Trucks continues to plan for new technologies and models that meet and exceed both environmental and customer needs.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

Transit Authority Slashes Number of Cars Available to Employees

The Chicago Transit Authority, short on cash, had already been looking to reform the company car policy since at least this past June.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates

The 2010 mileage rates for business, medical and moving purposes reflect generally lower transportation costs, and are slightly lower than 2009's rates.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Kenworth Expands Product Line

KIRKLAND, WA- Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its industry-leading product line with the introduction of the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine for the Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Calif. Pledges $11 Million for Clean-Diesel Trucks

SACRAMENTO - A potential shut-down of the Port of Oakland by harbor truck drivers was averted Jan. 4 when the California Air Resources Board (CARB) pledged to give truckers $11 million in grant money to meet new emissions standards.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Hino Truck Donations Support Local Colleges

NOVI, MI - Hino Trucks recently donated six trucks to various colleges across the country in support of their diesel technology programs. The trucks selected for donation are MY '05 & '06 training vehicles ranging from a 14,050 lb. GVW model 145 light-duty truck to a 33,000 lb. GVW model 338 medium-duty truck.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Yokohama Tire Corporation Continues OE Program with Two Toyota Fitments

FULLERTON, CA - The 2010 Toyota Prius and the 2010 Toyota 4Runner are the latest additions to Yokohama Tire Corporation's growing OE fitment program.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Cummins Filtration Direct Flow Air Intake System Recognized as Industry's Choice New Product of 2009

NASHVILLE, TN - Cummins Filtration Direct Air Flow technology has been honored as the Industry's Choice ancillary product as part of Construction Equipment's Top 100 Products of 2009.

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