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TRUCKING INDUSTRY NEWS * USA - Con-way expands driver wellness program
USA -Fleet Owner -Sep 8, 2008: -- Con-way Freight is expanding its employee wellness program after positive initial results and feedback, the company said. The company plans to make the program available to a total of 6,400 employees in 21 states by the end of 2008. The program, which is provided in collaboration with Wellness Coaches USA, was launched as a pilot program early in 2007... The carrier will also launch a 10-week weight loss competition throughout its network of service locations, awarding clothing store gift certificates to the top three winners in each region around the U.S... According to Con-way, as a result of the program workplace injuries and workers compensation costs decreased 80% and lost work days were cut by 75% at pilot locations. The company said that 831 employees have lost a combined 6,269 lbs. while 170 quit smoking and 669 reduced their blood pressure...
* Refrigerated Fleet A&A Express Uses Kenworth T660s To Gain Superior Fuel Efficiency
Brandon,S.D.,USA -Truck Net, by Craig Zwiener -September 8, 2008: -- Determined to tame soaring fuel costs, A&A Express purchased 40 new Kenworth T660s last year. “What sold us on the T660 is the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency,” said Larry Anderson, president of A&A Express... Apparently pleased with the results he has received so far with his new trucks, Anderson has already ordered 45 more T660s for 2009...
* Sharp Transport Move To Aerodynamic Kenworth Truck T2000s Boosts Fuel Efficiency
Ethridge,TEN,USA -Truck Net, by Craig Zwiener -September 5, 2008: -- Sharp Transport implemented a new business strategy in 2007. To combat rising fuel costs, management focused on ways to achieve better fuel economy in the future. Recognizing that its 140-truck fleet consisted mostly of big hoods, the company rewrote its purchasing specs in favor of aerodynamic, fuel-efficient trucks... After comparing all options to find the best aero trucks on the market, in December 2007 the company purchased 40 new Kenworth T2000s. Spec’d with 475 hp engines and 75-inch Aerodyne(R) sleepers with Diamond interiors, the company followed EPA SmartWay(SM) spec’ing guidelines to assure optimum fuel efficiency...
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