In keeping with its go-to-market strategy, General Motors is significantly reducing sales to daily rental companies by as much as 25% over 2006 levels. Its goal is to improve residual values and reduce per-vehicle incentives. In 2006 GM sold 700,327 daily rental units and plans to sell 596,000 in 2007.
Toyota is pricing its redesigned Tundra truck several thousand dollars above competitors
FMCSA statistics reveal that commercial truckers drive more safely than passenger car drivers
FMCSA plans to focus hours-of-service enforcement efforts using electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) forced on problem fleets and drivers. Voluntary adoption by good fleets will allow FMCSA to refocus efforts.