Perspective: Diesel Drives Toward Clean Energy Future
The journey to cleaner diesel fuels, particulate filters and near-zero nitrogen oxide engines that took place in the 1990s through today has not been entirely smooth. But, we have witnessed the diesel engine develop into a near-zero emissions technology, says Allen Schaeffer of the Diesel Technology Forum.
May 29, 20192019 Maine Truck Driving Championships
Photos of the winners from the Maine Truck Driving Championships in Hermon, May 18, 2019.
May 29, 2019Walmart Driver Jason Imhoff Might Be the New Face of Trucking
A man no older than 40 dons a fresh-pressed white-collar shirt, sleeves landing just above the elbow. He has a smile measuring a million watts and perfectly groomed hair.
May 29, 2019Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Releases Draft Plan on Infrastructure Investment
As the Connecticut General Assembly’s legislative session draws to a close, Gov. Ned Lamont released a working draft of an infrastructure funding proposal that lawmakers will rely on during a special session focused solely on transportation and economic development.
May 29, 2019Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $3.151 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.2 cents to $3.151 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported. Concerns over demand and supply pushed oil below $59 a barrel, a level not seen since mid-March.
May 28, 2019Exxon, Chevron to Face Climate Change Pressure From Investors
Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp.’s unwillingness to venture beyond their core oil and gas business will face a test May 29 when shareholders vote on climate change proposals at both oil companies’ annual meetings.
May 28, 20192019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships in Harrington, May 18, 2019. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
May 28, 2019Maverick to Sell Reefer Division to KLLM Transport Services
Maverick USA announced May 24 it will sell its temperature-controlled business to over-the-road carrier KLLM Transport Services of Jackson, Miss. The North Little Rock, Ark., carrier didn’t release terms of the deal.
May 28, 2019Christopher Scholand to Be Among Familiar Faces at North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
The North Dakota Motor Carriers Association is gearing up to host its 29th annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championships, and the competition already is looking stiff.
May 28, 2019Amazon Poised to Unleash Purge of Small Suppliers, Sources Say
Two months ago, Amazon halted orders from thousands of suppliers with no explanation. Panic ensued — until the orders quietly resumed weeks later, with Amazon suggesting the pause was part of a campaign to weed out counterfeit products.
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