How Patriot Transport Tackles Fleet Downtime Amid Challenges
Chicago-based Patriot Transport set out to cut maintenance costs, extend oil drain intervals, and preserve equipment life—all while adhering to manufacturer warranties. This white paper provides timely insights into their approach, offering valuable lessons for fleet managers navigating the demands of the trucking industry.
September 24, 2024Increase your fleet’s fuel economy with the right lubricants
With our recommendation of Mobil Delvac™ Extreme FE 10W-30, GP Transco was able to achieve up to a 1% gain in fuel economy—saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Find out how.
September 1, 202460 Seconds: US Oil Dominance Hinges on Quiet Corner in NM
About 100 miles east of UFO-capital Roswell, a dusty corner of New Mexico with more cattle than people is quietly buttressing the U.S.’s world #oil dominance.
August 30, 2024EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver in Midwest
The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver of fuel rules in four Midwest states to address shortages tied to a power outage at an Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery in Joliet, Ill.
Circle K Owner Names New CEO as Fuel Sales Drag on Earnings
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Canada’s most valuable retailer, tapped Chief Operating Officer Alex Miller to take over as CEO as the company explores more merger and acquisition deals.
Update: Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming
Fuel card skimming is on the rise. Read Dan Calabrese's report on what trucking fleets can do to thwart cyber criminals who engage in this high tech theft.
February 13, 2024Expert Shares Tips for Fuel Fraud Protection
AUSTIN, Texas — A strategy for tackling fuel fraud across the industry is to identify what is causing it and adopting a plan for stopping it, a freight expert said.
Georgia Suspends Diesel, Gas Taxes
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended through Oct. 12 its excise tax on diesel and gas to help residents offset 40-year high “rampant inflation."
Lubrication analysis leads to extended ODI, fuel efficiency
Nussbaum Transportation worked with the MobilTM Engineering team to evaluate their fleet’s oil program. After implementing a new lubrication strategy, Nussbaum was able to safely extend oil drain intervals to 75,000 miles and improve their fuel efficiency.
August 1, 2023Nussbaum takes engine performance to the next level
After implementing a new lubrication strategy, Nussbaum Transportation was able to safely extend oil drain intervals to 75,000 miles. But they didn’t stop there. Seeing these results Nussbaum also looked to improve their fuel efficiency. See how they did it.
August 1, 2023