Fuel efficiency top goal for Wal-Mart

BENTONVILLLE, Ark. Wal-Mart's fleet of about 7,200 trucks is about 15% more fuel efficient, according to reports, and the company is aware of what needs to be done to meet its goal of being 25% more fuel efficient by 2008.

Tim Yatsko, senior vp of transportation for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., reportedly said that the fleet runs at an average of about 7 miles per gallon compared to about 6 miles per gallon in 2005, allowing the company to save between $35 million and $50 million a year. He added that the company was proud with the progress it's made so far.

According to reports, Wal-Mart’s fleet is regularly a leader in fuel efficiency, ranking among the top 10 private fleets in the United States.