Trucker Shortage Forces Some Restaurants to Buy Local
A labor crunch in the trucking industry is making it more expensive to deliver everything from apples to zucchini. And restaurants of all kinds are turning to local ingredients to avoid surging shipping costs.
August 28, 2018Melting Arctic Ice Opens New Energy Trade Route
A new trade route for energy supplies is opening up north of the Arctic Circle as some of the warmest temperatures on record shrink ice caps that used to lock ships out of the area.
August 28, 2018Opinion: Sensing the Future of Fleet Maintenance and Efficiency
Fuel is often one of the first considerations in calculating annual expenses. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2017 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, nearly 40% of operating costs are derived from fuel alone.
August 28, 2018Diesel Jumps 1.9¢ to $3.226
Rugged Ram Truck Has a Secret Inside: A Small Electric Motor
“Mild” is not a word that usually is associated with brawny pickups. But Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is betting it can sell more Ram 1500s by turning its famous V-8 Hemi engine into a mild hybrid, and clean up its industry-worst emissions record in the process
August 27, 2018Nissan Launches China-Focused Electric Car
GUANGZHOU, China — Nissan’s first electric sedan designed for China began production Aug. 27 at the start of a wave of dozens of planned lower-cost electrics being created by global automakers for their biggest market.
August 27, 2018J.B. Hunt 360 Perks Taps Pilot Flying J, Goodyear, SiriusXM
J.B. Hunt, SiriusXM, Pilot Flying J and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. have announced a rewards program that they said will help carriers save money, spend more time driving and have an overall better experience.
August 27, 2018Nel Expands Plant to Make Electrolyzers for Nikola
Nel ASA has begun construction of what it says is the world’s largest electrolyzer manufacturing plant, fully automated and able to deliver electrolyzers at a game-changing cost.
August 24, 2018Kenworth Celebrates Plant Anniversary, Offers Near-Zero Natural Gas Engine
Kenworth Truck Co. announced a major milestone at its Renton, Wash., truck plant, and the availability of the Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine in certain models.
August 24, 2018Mexican Market No Longer a Sure Thing for US Gas Producers
For years, U.S. producers have counted on Mexico to buy enormous quantities of natural gas from the prolific shale fields in West Texas and elsewhere. The fracking boom has given rise to massive pipeline projects to carry that gas across the border, where energy production has plummeted.
August 24, 2018