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Small Fleetby StaffSeptember 25, 2008

Kenworth Expands Hybrid Offerings

The truck maker introduces the new T370 hybrid tractor which is targeted at local haul applications.

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Small Fleetby StaffSeptember 25, 2008

Toyota RAV4 Wins Edmunds' Award

Inside Line, Edmunds.com's online car magazine, announced that the 2008 Toyota RAV4 won its latest comparison test of compact crossovers.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

Peterbilt Launches Hybrid Truck Production

NAPA, CA – Peterbilt has begun production of medium-duty hybrid trucks, delivering two production Model 335 hybrid diesel-electric trucks to VinLux Fine Wine Transport of Napa, Calif., a joint venture of Biagi Bros.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

In Memoriam: John Charles Ray

FANCY GAP, VA – John Charles Ray, 70, past chairman of the American Truck Dealers, died Sept. 8 at his home.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

Nikkei Business Says GM in Talks to Sell Truck Ops to Isuzu

TOKYO – General Motors Corp is in talks to sell its midsize-truck operations to Isuzu Motors but Japan’s No. 2 truck maker said it had received no such offer.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

FMCSA Waives Hours Regs for Gulf States Drivers

WASHINGTON – Motor carriers and drivers providing emergency in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav will be relieved of federal hours-of-service regulations.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Adds Marketing Manager

REDFORD, MI – Greg Gusko has joined the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (FUSO) team as marketing manager.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

Trucks, SUVs Gain Market Share at GM, Ford

DETROIT– General Motors Corp. (GM) and Ford Motor Co. executives said sales of trucks and SUVs in August again made up a bigger share of total sales as gasoline prices continued to fall from record highs in July.

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Fuelby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

City of Los Angeles Sanitation Bureau Awards Contract to Clean Energy to Supply Fuel for LNG-Powered Refuse Trucks

SEAL BEACH, CA – The Sanitation Bureau of the City of Los Angeles has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a contract for up to 10 years to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuel for the City’s growing fleet of 340 LNG refuse trucks.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2008

Ford Plans Conversion for Michigan SUV Plant

WAYNE, MI – Ford Motor Co. will invest at least $75 million to begin converting a Michigan SUV plant to small-car production as part of its strategic shift to sell more of the fuel-efficient vehicles in North America starting in 2010.

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