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.
Diesel Price Projected to Rise, DOE Says
Diesel fuel will average $2.23 a gallon this quarter and rise to $2.31 in the third quarter, the Energy Department said.
April 14, 2009Diesel Rises 0.1¢ to $2.229 a Gallon
Diesel rose by less than a penny in its fourth straight increase, gaining 0.1 cent to $2.229 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
April 14, 2009Opinion: With T&L 2.0, David Can Beat Goliath
Most Transport Topics readers have experienced the current downturn firsthand — dwindling freight demand, fluctuating fuel prices, clean-engine mandates and downward-spiraling leading indicators.
April 13, 2009Federal Researchers Confirm Claims Single Wide Tires Boost Fuel Economy
Federal researchers said they have confirmed manufacturers’ claims that single wide tires can boost a truck’s fuel economy, but one tire expert said they may not be suitable for every fleet.
April 13, 2009FleetCor Acquires CLC to Expand Client Services
FleetCor Technologies, which operates an international network of fuel-card programs, said it has acquired Corporate Lodging Consultants from Nautic Partners of Providence, R.I., to broaden its service offerings.
Wabash National Explores Possible Sale
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it is exploring strategic alternatives — including divestitures, changes to its capital structure and a merger or a sale — following a default under a revolving credit agreement.
April 13, 2009National Diesel Price Increase Moderates
The U.S. diesel average inched up last week 0.7 cent a gallon to $2.228, following two weeks of major increases, while the gasoline price dipped, the Department of Energy reported.
April 13, 2009Diesel Rises 0.7¢ to $2.228; Gas Dips 0.9¢ to $2.037
Diesel rose less than a penny for its third straight increase, gaining 0.7 cent to $2.228 per gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
April 7, 2009Diesel Price Jumps 13.1¢
U.S. retail diesel prices jumped sharply last week, a second straight bump that raised the national average a two-week total of 20.4 cents a gallon, or about 10%, as gasoline also rose, topping the $2 a gallon mark for the first time since November, according to the Department of Energy.
April 6, 2009Bill Aims to Cut Emissions with Cap-and-Trade Plan
Two senior House Democratic leaders last week introduced a sweeping greenhouse gas bill that includes a cap-and-trade program and would expand motor carriers’ use of SmartWay technologies.
April 6, 2009