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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Ohio Among States Considering Truck-Only Lanes

DAYTON, OHIO – At least nine states are considering proposals to separate big rigs from cars on interstate highways, hoping to reduce congestion, improve safety, and increase commerce by moving goods faster

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Wal-Mart Truck Fleet Rolls Fuel Savings

BENTONVILLE, AR – Wal-Mart laid out ambitious environmental goals in late 2005, and now that it is nearing the two-year mark, it is compiling a major report on how far it has come with the program overall, including reducing waste, using more renewable energy, and stocking more green products.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Volkswagen May Split Up Truck Unit

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Volkswagen AG may split up its truck unit to add its heavy-truck factory in Resende, Brazil, to a possible merged entity of MAN AG, Scania AB, and VW.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Delmar Learning Releases Professional Truck Technician Training Series

ALBANY, NY – Delmar Learning has launched a new set of training courses geared toward medium-/heavy-duty truck technicians: The Professional Truck Technician Training Series (PTTTS).

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Goodyear Goes the SmartWay with Fuel Max Truck Tires

AKRON, OHIO – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified its commercial tires featuring Fuel Max Technology for use on SmartWay-eligible trucks.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 25, 2007

MB Develops Diesel Style Gas Engine

The new engine being developed by Mercedez-Benz will release fewer emissions, generate 238 horsepower and average about 40 mpg.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Ryder Announces Logistics Contract Extension and Expansion With Whirlpool

MIAMI – Whirlpool Corporation is extending and expanding its contract with Ryder System, Inc. for parts warehousing and distribution services for six additional years.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

PHH FirstFleet Introduces Enhanced Truck Services

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – PHH FirstFleet has announced the expansion of its capabilities for private truck fleets in North America to include enhanced fuel and maintenance services for managers overseeing medium and heavy trucks and equipment.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Members of Congress Quiz FMCSA on Oversight

WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has improved its oversight and compliance reviews of high-risk carriers, but work remains to be done.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 25, 2007

Toyota to Test Plug-in Hybrid in Japan

Toyota will test its newly developed plug-in hybrid on public roads in Japan for fuel efficiency and environmental advantages.

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