Pilot Flying J to Pay $92 Million Penalty to Government Over Fuel-Rebate Scheme
Pilot Flying J will pay a $92 million penalty as part of an agreement with the federal government to take responsibility for the criminal actions of employees who shortchanged trucking companies on their diesel fuel rebates.
July 21, 2014Diesel Declines 1.9¢ to $3.894
The U.S. diesel average declined 1.9 cents to $3.894 a gallon, while the gasoline price posted its biggest downturn in nine months, the Department of Energy reported July 14.
July 21, 2014Amp Trillium Opens CNG Station in Waco, Texas
Amp Trillium has opened a compressed natural gas fueling location in Waco, Texas, the first of seven stations planned as part of an agreement with Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers to convert part of their diesel fleets to CNG.
July 18, 2014Volvo Trucks, Telogis Offer Built-In Fleet-Management Services
Volvo Trucks and Telogis are offering integrated fleet-management services that utilize factory-installed telematics hardware, the companies announced.
July 16, 2014Pilot Flying J to Pay $92 Million Penalty for Rebate Fraud
Pilot Flying J has agreed to pay a $92 million penalty to resolve the company’s criminal liability for withholding fuel rebates from customers.
July 15, 2014Diesel Declines 1.9¢ to $3.894 Per Gallon
Diesel declined 1.9 cents to $3.894 a gallon, following a 0.7 cent decline last week, the Department of Energy reported July 14.
July 14, 2014Gasoline Falls to $3.669 a Gallon in Survey
The average for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps fell 3.99 cents in the three weeks ended July 11 to $3.669 a gallon, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.
July 14, 2014Diesel Dips 0.7¢ to $3.913 a Gallon; Gasoline Slides 2.6¢ to $3.678
Diesel dipped 0.7 cent to $3.913 a gallon, while gasoline slid 2.6 cents to $3.678, the first declines for both fuels in three weeks, the Department of Energy reported July 7.
July 8, 2014Fleets Plan More Leasing, Alt-Fuel Use, Survey Shows
About a quarter of companies expect to increase the size of their fleets in the next 12 months, with leasing being the most popular choice for obtaining new vehicles, according to a recently released survey by GE Capital.
July 7, 2014Diesel Rises 0.1¢ to $3.92 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel average was all but flat this week, rising just 0.1 cent a gallon from the week before to $3.92, the U.S. Department of Energy said on June 30.
June 30, 2014