Fuel
Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.
Biodiesel Production Hits Record in 2013
The U.S. biodiesel industry produced a record 1.8 billion gallons of the fuel in 2013, according to figures recently released by the Environmental Protection Agency.
January 27, 2014FedEx Express to Test Electric Cargo Truck in D.C.
FedEx Express said it will begin testing a 100% electric vehicle under real conditions in Washington, D.C.
January 27, 2014Comdata Inc. Agrees to Pay $100 Million as Part of Settlement With Truck Stops
Fuel-card provider Comdata Inc. and three major truck-stop chains announced they have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices that resulted in higher processing fees for smaller truck-stop businesses.
January 27, 2014Forward Air to Buy Central States Trucking
Forward Air Corp. said it will buy Central States Trucking Co. for $95.6 million.
January 24, 2014Diesel Price Declines to $3.873; Gasoline Also Falls
Diesel and gasoline both fell for a second straight week, with diesel declining 1.3 cents to $3.873 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
Comdata, Truck-Stop Chains Agree to Settle Antitrust Case for $130 Million
Fuel card provider Comdata Inc. and three major truck-stop chains have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices that resulted in higher processing fees for smaller truck stop businesses.
January 22, 2014US Diesel Average Declines 2.4¢ to $3.886
The average price of diesel fell 2.4 cents to $3.886 a gallon, its first decline in four weeks, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 13.
January 20, 2014Pilot Says It Has Paid Back 95% of Customers
Pilot Flying J said it has had paid back about 95% of its customers in its ongoing fuel-rebate legal case.
Diesel Slides 2.4¢ to $3.886 a Gallon; Gasoline Dips
Diesel fell 2.4 cents to $3.886 a gallon, its first decline in four weeks, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 13.
DOE: Fuel Prices Won’t Spike Despite Historic Cold Snap
U.S. retail diesel and gasoline prices edged up by less than a penny per gallon last week, and analysts said strong refinery production should prevent price spikes from the massive cold front that blanketed much of the country.
January 13, 2014