Michelin North America to Acquire Oliver Rubber Company

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oliver Rubber Company, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, which produces tread rubber and retreading equipment.

Indiana Wheel Tax Defeated

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Indiana legislature adjourned for the 2007 session without taking action on a wheel tax proposal that could have reached up to $60 per vehicle.

Md. Governor's Office Sells Fleet Vehicles

The state reports that the sale is part of a larger effort to find an initial $200 million in savings, which will help address Maryland's projected $1.5 billion structural deficit next year.

NAFA Proposes Name Change to Fleet Management Association

As part of a new branding strategy, NAFA announced that changing its name to Fleet Management Association would better define and differentiate the organization.

ADESA Stockholders Approve Merger With Kar

As previously announced on December 22, 2006, ADESA entered into a definitive merger agreement under which KAR Acquisition Inc., will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of ADESA for $27.85 per share in cash.

Upfit Specs Can Reduce Workers Comp Claims

Workers’ comp claims resulting from use of upfitted equipment is on the rise. Poor upfitting decisions often result in expensive litigation to defend against alleged negligence.

Trimble and RS Solutions Join Forces in the Ready Mix Market

LAS VEGAS – Trimble Mobile Solutions (TMS) division and RS Solutions have entered into a definitive agreement to integrate and market Trimble's TrimFleet Ready Mix solution with RS Solutions' Ready Slump system on new aftermarket and factory installations for concrete trucks throughout the U.S. and Canada.

This New Year, Abbott, PHH Arval, and Environmental Defense Resolve to Address Climate Change Through Innovative Vehicle Fleet Program

Green Fleet Choices Highlighted on Environmental Defense Top 10 List

Yahoo!Autos, PHH Arval and companies that made the switch to hybrid trucks were highlighted on the Top 10 List for environmentally-friendly practices.

Virtual Driver Interactive Debuts the Virtual Defensive Driver Course