Sage Point Transport, LLC, of Upland CA, has initiated an equipment upgrade program that was kicked off with the purchase of three 2008 Volvo V-Series Sleeper Tractors. Delivery of three 2008 Volvos is planned for October of this year.

"These new trucks are the safest and most technologically advanced new trucks on our highways," noted Lee Benier, CEO of Sage Point. "They are also 'green trucks' in that they have a new emission regeneration system which greatly reduces nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions. This is not only good for the environment, it makes our customer look good when a Volvo tractor pulls their trailer."

In an response to high fuel prices, Sage Point has also opened another terminal location in Rome, GA. "The expansion to our business to include the Georgia (Southeast) location adds to the current locations of Upland, CA (Los Angeles), Grandview (Ft. Worth) TX, Binghamton, NY and Seattle, WA," Bernier commented. "It is step forward towards the reduction of bob tail miles (running without a trailer)to our customers, which is now one of the costliest factors of the mobile medical business," says Don Shows, Vice President of Sage Point's Texas Division.

The Grandview TX, location provides full storage capabilities, which includes Russell-Stoll 480v power connectors.

"Our drivers are strategically placed across the nation to decrease the miles to get to your mobiles," Bernier added. "This also enables us to couple return trips with other customer moves. It's a win-win for everybody. Our uniformed drivers arrive freshly rested and can deliver sooner, without hours of service delays, thus reducing the amount of generator fuel consumed."