Penske Announces Nat-Gas Grants From Texas, DOE
DALLAS — Penske Truck Leasing announced two grants under which it will receive $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and state of Texas to boost alternative natural-gas use in its fleet.
May 5, 2015Commissioner Says NG, Stations, Vehicles Surging in Popularity in Texas
DALLAS — Natural-gas motor fuels, filling stations and vehicles are surging in Texas, said an official responsible for regulation of the oil and gas industry in the state.
May 5, 2015Technology Adoption Boosts Fleets’ Efficiency to 7 MPG, NACFE Says
DALLAS — Use of a variety of technologies to boost fleets’ fuel efficiency helped increase mileage for 14 major nationwide carriers to 7 mpg last year, well over the national average, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
May 5, 2015Panel Says Women Remain Underrepresented at All Levels in Trucking
DALLAS — Women are still greatly underrepresented in the trucking industry, and those who are employed still face challenges balancing work and home life, according to a panel of female executives.
May 4, 2015Attention to Detail Key for Fleets Seeking Alt-Fuel Grants, Credits
DALLAS — Attention to detail is the biggest key for trucking companies seeking grants or tax credits for using alternative fuels such as natural gas in their fleets, according to an executive with the lead sponsor of this week's ACT Expo show here.
May 4, 2015Manufacturing Holds at Weakest Pace of Growth Since 2013
Manufacturing in April held at the weakest pace in almost two years, prompting factories to pull back on hiring as they await stronger demand in the United States and abroad.
May 1, 2015Wholesalers Face an Inventory Glut
Sales of durable goods at U.S. distributors in January and February suffered the biggest two-month drop since the recession's last gasp in early 2009, figures from the Commerce Department showed April 9 in Washington.
April 10, 2015Factory Orders Increase for First Time in 7 Months
U.S. factory orders rose 0.2% in February, the first increase since July, the Commerce Department reported April 2.
April 2, 2015Manufacturing Expands at Slowest Pace Since May 2013
Factories expanded in March at the slowest pace since May 2013, a sign struggling overseas economies and cutbacks among oil producers are hindering U.S. manufacturing.
April 1, 2015Phase 2 Greenhouse-Gas Standards Being Developed with Market Transition in Mind, EPA Official Says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Federal regulators are aiming for a smooth market transition with their upcoming proposal for the next round of tighter greenhouse-gas emissions standards for commercial vehicles, an official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said.
March 25, 2015