Thursday, May 12, 2011

YRC making fleet cost reductions, looking to SmartWay

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- YRC Worldwide Inc. announced several initiatives to help reduce fleet and fuel costs, including shifting to 5W full-synthetic motor oil and adding wind skirts to its 53-foot trailers.

Additionally, YRC Worldwide will order an initial SmartWay™-certified power unit to use in a pilot program this summer. "We have been working with manufacturers on designs that meet the SmartWay standards. We anticipate concluding the pilot program and placing our initial order for new equipment before year end," says Mike Kelley, chief sustainability officer and vice president, External Affairs - YRC Worldwide.

--PR Newswire