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.
FleetCor Announces Two Acquisitions
FleetCor Technologies Inc., a Norcross, Ga.-based provider of fuel cards and workforce payment systems, said it acquired NexTraq, a provider of fleet telematics services, from private equity firm Francisco Partners.
December 5, 2013DEF Prices Stable in November
North American prices for diesel exhaust fluid changed little in November, with the U.S. price increasing and the Canadian price dipping, said the Dec. 5 issue of DEF Tracker.
December 5, 2013CNG Prices Decline, DOE Says
U.S. retail compressed natural gas prices dropped to their lowest level since July 2012, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 5.
December 5, 2013Blumenauer Seeks 15-Cent Diesel Tax Increase
WASHINGTON — An Oregon congressman has introduced legislation that would nearly double federal taxes on diesel and gasoline to fill a widening shortfall in the federal government’s main source of transportation funding.
OPEC Maintains Oil Output Level
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries decided Dec. 4 to maintain the current crude oil production level until June in an effort to keep prices stable.
December 4, 2013Trade Deficit Declines for First Time in Four Months
The U.S. trade deficit declined in October for the first time in four months, the Commerce Department reported Dec. 4.
December 4, 2013Diesel Takes Second Straight Increase; Gas Sees First Drop in 3 Weeks
Diesel’s national average price rose for a second straight week, gaining 3.9 cents to $3.883 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 2.
Opinion: GSA Opts for Clean-Fueled Vendors
The United States wants to do business with truck fleets that are more fuel-efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to operate.
December 2, 2013Alternative Fuels Expand Their Presence as an Option for Over-the-Road Fleets
Transport Topics’ special report on alternative fuels for trucking, included with this week’s newspaper, examines the key issues involved in shifting to natural gas and also looks into other nondiesel choices available to truckers.
December 2, 2013U.S. Diesel Average Up 2.2¢
The average price of a gallon of diesel around the nation rose last week for the first time in almost three months, gaining 2.2 cents to $3.844 a gallon, while gasoline had its biggest increase since July, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 25.
December 2, 2013