Record Number of Motorists Expected on Roads on July 4 Holiday
The number of Americans traveling by car for the Fourth of July holiday will hit a record high this year, fueled by a growing economy and relatively low gasoline prices, the nation’s largest motorists’ advocacy group said June 29.
June 29, 2017Volvo Touts New Piston Design That Helps Enhance Fuel Efficiency
A new design in engine pistons is increasing fuel efficiency and reducing particulate matter in Volvo Trucks North America’s heavy-duty D11 and D13 engines.
June 29, 2017UPS Looks to Add More Green Vehicles to Its Fleet by 2025
Gas Prices See Record Lows Just in Time for Holiday Weekend
National gasoline prices are hovering at an all-time low for the year at $2.26 per gallon — the lowest they’ve been since February, according to auto club AAA.
June 27, 2017Diesel Falls to New Yearly Low of $2.465 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel set a new low for the year, falling 2.4 cents to $2.465 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
June 26, 2017EFS Launches Its Largest Discount Fuel Network
Payment solutions provider EFS launched its largest fleet savings network to give smaller over-the-road fleets a competitive edge.
June 26, 2017Cummins to Offer Option of Electric Engines by 2019
Cummins Inc. will have a fully electrified powertrain system available for commercial customers by 2019 and a range-extended electric truck ready in 2020, and is developing its next-generation heavy-duty diesel engine, the Columbus, Ind.-based company said.
June 26, 2017Diesel Drops 3.5¢ to $2.489 for Year’s Low
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 3.5 cents to $2.489 a gallon, while the stubborn glut of crude caused oil prices to tumble to about $43 a barrel — a range last seen in early August — and into a bear market, experts said.
June 23, 2017Diesel Drops 3.5¢ to $2.489; Oil Tumbles to $43 a Barrel
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 3.5 cents to $2.489 a gallon, while the stubborn glut of crude caused oil prices to tumble to about $43 a barrel — a range last seen in early August — and into a bear market, experts said.
June 21, 2017Pepsi Heads Seven Fleets Competing in Run on Less Event
Seven fleets are participating in national Run On Less event hosted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Carbon War Room, led by PepsiCo Inc., which ranks No. 1 on the Transport Topics Top 100 rankings of private carriers in North America.
June 21, 2017