Missouri Senate Gives Initial Nod to Fuel-Tax Increase
Missouri’s Senate gave preliminary approval on March 30 to a fuel-tax hike of 5.9 cents per gallon on both diesel and gasoline. The first-round voice vote still must have a final reading in the Senate before moving on to the House, where Transportation Committee Chairman Glen Kolkmeyer is its leading proponent.
March 31, 2016Trillium, PennDOT Strike $84.5 Million CNG Agreement
Trillium CNG, the compressed natural gas company for Love’s Travel Stops, was selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to design, build, operate and maintain 29 CNG facilities in the state — calling it a record-setting public-private partnership.
March 29, 2016Diesel Rises Two-Tenths of a Cent to $2.121
The U.S. average retail diesel price inched up less than half a cent for its sixth consecutive weekly gain.
March 28, 2016U.S. Gain, Corridor Clean Fuels to Co-Brand CNG Station
U.S. Gain said it would co-brand Corridor Clean Fuels’ compressed natural gas fueling station in Dothan, Alabama, which serves as the main transportation hub for the southeastern corner of Alabama and is a main corridor for carriers in southwest Georgia and Florida.
March 24, 2016US to Tighten Security for Air, Rail, Port Facilities in Wake of Brussels Bombings
The U.S. government is stepping up security measures in response to the March 22 bombings in Brussels as President Barack Obama pledged to do whatever is necessary to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
March 22, 2016Diesel Climbs 2¢ a Gallon to $2.119
The U.S. retail diesel average rose for a fifth consecutive week, but the pace slowed.
March 21, 2016Diesel Average Gains 7.8¢ to $2.099; Biggest Increase Since February 2013
The U.S. average retail diesel price rose for a fourth consecutive week in the biggest climb in a single week since 2013, as it marched after higher oil prices.
March 21, 2016UPS to Invest Another $100 Million to Expand Its Natural-Gas Network
UPS Inc. will invest an additional $100 million to expand its network of natural gas-powered freight transportation. The expansion will include building 12 more private fueling stations and buying 380 more heavy- duty tractors, the company said.
March 21, 2016Adoption of Trailer Aerodynamics Continues to Grow, Report Finds
Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.
March 18, 2016Montana Voters Support Raising Fuel Taxes
A majority of 800 Montana voters surveyed last month favored raising taxes on diesel and gasoline to help pay for the state’s roads and bridges. In the poll commissioned by the Montana Chamber of Commerce, 52% of the voters supported the increase with 41% opposed.
March 18, 2016