Diesel Falls 3.2¢ to $2.316; Gasoline Dips 0.9¢ to $2.15
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 3.2 cents to $2.316, according to the Department of Energy, while oil prices continued to hover below $50 a barrel.
August 15, 2016Kenworth Receives $8.6 Million in Grants for T680 Drayage Truck Projects in California
Kenworth has been awarded three government grants totaling $8.6 million that will support low emissions projects involving Kenworth T680 Day Cabs targeted for use as drayage tractors at Southern California ports.
August 15, 2016Transportation Groups Urge Lawmakers to Preserve Funds for State Infrastructure
Groups representing state transportation agencies said they want congressional funding leaders returning to Washington next month to ensure that state transportation departments are not stripped of funds they could use for big-scale infrastructure projects.
August 15, 2016ATA Wins N.Y. Truck Toll Diversion Case
It is unconstitutional for the New York State Thruway Authority to use millions of dollars in toll revenue paid by commercial truckers to maintain the state’s canal system, a federal judge ruled Aug. 10.
August 15, 2016Intermodal Shipments Fall 6.1% in 2Q
Intermodal freight shipments fell 6.1% in the second quarter from a year earlier, ending a string of 25 consecutive quarterly increases, hurt by fewer international and trailer shipments, the Intermodal Association of North America reported.
August 15, 2016Arizona's Daniel Voelker Named NAIC Grand Champion
INDIANAPOLIS — Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper Daniel Voelker has been named grand champion of the 2016 North American Inspectors Championship.
August 12, 2016ATA President Spear: 'We Need to Get in the Game' With Legislative Efforts
INDIANAPOLIS — In his first public speech to members, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear pledged to primarily take on issues that the trucking industry can win in Congress.
August 12, 2016STB Denies Shippers Group’s Request on Governing Rules
The Surface Transportation Board on Aug. 12 denied a request by a group representing shippers to suspend proposed changes to the bill of lading that governs motor carriers.
August 12, 2016Cab Seat Technology Addresses Driver Health Concerns
Driving a truck for hours on end day after day takes its toll on the body, but the engineers of today’s cab seats are doing more than ever to address driver health and comfort concerns. These seats offer an array of features that soothe body aches and pains, reduce vibration and accommodate the range of body sizes.
August 12, 2016Consumer Sentiment Increases by Less Than Forecast
Consumer confidence in the United States rose less than forecast in August, reflecting a pullback in views on personal finances among younger Americans.
August 12, 2016