Hybrid Trucks Join Wal-Mart Fleet

Bentonville, Ark., Wal-Mart has introduced a new line of hybrid trucks to its fleet as part of its "sustainability 360" effort to increase conscientiousness throughout its organization.

The trucks, manufactured by The Pete Store, are just another factor in Wal-Mart's commitment to environmental innovation. "Wal-Mart is careful to consider the civic and environmental impact its operations have in the communities it serves around the world. We are continually looking for new, innovative ways to improve the fuel economy and reduce the emissions of our fleet,” said senior VP of transportation Tim Yatsko.

“We currently operate the Peterbilt Model 386, and we anticipate that the hybrid version will help us move toward our goal to increase our fleet efficiency by 25% over the next few years," he said.