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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 5, 2009

U.S. Vehicle Median Age Increased in 2008, According to Polk

According to R.L. Polk and Co.'s annual vehicle population report, the median age for passenger cars was a record high of 9.4 years.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 5, 2009

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation Unveils Hydraulic Hybrid System

The new hydraulic hybrid system features a regenerative braking system, which saves energy by recycling and storing it as hydraulic power.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 5, 2009

Three Car Segments Carry Overall Values for the Week

Sports cars, prestige luxury cars, and luxury-level cars lift the car segment. Ten of 14 truck segments also rise in value.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 5, 2009

U.K. Fleets Ban Hands-Free Cell Calls

Many U.K. businesses have already banned hands-free phones while driving.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

Free March 10 Fleet Webinar: How to Secure Stimulus Plan Grant Funding

PRINCETON, NJ - The NAFA Fleet Management Association, in conjunction with the Environmental Defense Fund, will host a free webinar March 10 on securing federal grant money toward the purchase of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

Navistar CEO Still Interested in GM Unit

CHICAGO - The top executive of Navistar International Corp said that he remained interested in the possibility of acquiring General Motors' medium-duty truck unit - though he has no interest in the facility where those vehicles are made.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

Toyo Tires Rolls Out Two New Sizes of M154 for Commercial Trucks Showcases Product Line at Work Truck Show in Chicago

CYPRESS, CA - Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has rolled out two new sizes of its popular Toyo M154 ultra-premium, regional highway commercial tire. The two new sizes are 265/75R22.5 and 245/75R22.5, both in load range G.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 4, 2009

Cleaning up the Environment is No. 1 Priority for a 'Clean Truck Coalition' of 10 Southern California Carriers

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - A group of local, family owned trucking companies have united under the Clean Truck Coalition (CTC) name and are making it their mission to help clean the air in Southern California by investing in hundreds of the cleanest trucks serving the San Pedro Bay ports.

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Technologyby StaffMarch 4, 2009

XATA Corporation Shipping Enhanced Navigation Capabilities for Increased Safety and Efficiency

MINNEAPOLIS - XATA Corporation, an expert in fleet operations optimization, is now shipping a significant addition to navigation capabilities within its two main fleet operations products, XATANET and MobileMax.

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Technologyby StaffMarch 4, 2009

Navman Wireless Simplifies Tracking of Fleet Drivers' Hours with New OnlineAVL2 Time Capture & Reporting Features

GLENVIEW, IL - Navman Wireless North America announced the addition of automated features for capturing and reporting truck drivers' hours in its OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking and logistics system for fleet managers.

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