Oberstar Criticizes Administration on Handling of Transport Issues
WASHINGTON — The Democratic chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, in a speech to American Trucking Associations’ winter meeting here, delivered a scathing criticism of the Bush administration’s handling of transportation issues as he backed the report of a congressional commission that called for major federal spending on infrastructure funded by fuel-tax increases.
February 4, 2008Fleets Weigh Competing Technologies as New Emission Standards Loom
Truck buyers for some of the nation’s largest fleets are already contemplating their choices for the January 2010 generation of heavy-duty truck engines. Their challenge is matching the original equipment manufacturers they like with one of the two main technologies upon which the OEMs will rely.
February 4, 2008Paccar to Use SCR in 2010 Engines
Paccar Inc. said it will use selective catalytic reduction technology, in combination with exhaust gas recirculation, in its Paccar engines for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks to meet to meet 2010 engine requirements.
January 30, 2008Diesel Dips 1.1¢ to $3.259
The average national price of diesel fuel fell for a third straight week, dropping 1.1 cents to $3.259 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
January 29, 2008Corporate Express to Use Biodiesel Blend
Corporate Express US said Monday it is now fueling the majority of its 45-truck delivery fleets in Colorado and Kansas with a 20% blend of biodiesel fuel.
January 28, 2008Diesel Price Average Falls 5.6¢ to $3.27
The U.S. national average retail diesel fuel price fell 5.6 cents a gallon last week to $3.27, while gasoline dipped 5.1 cents to $3.017, the Department of Energy said.
January 28, 2008Diesel Drops 2.8¢ to $2.268
<?xml:namespace prefix = o />Diesel fuel’s national average price fell 2.8 cents to $2.268 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
January 26, 2008Letters to the Editor: HOS, Public Citizen, Fuel Prices, N.J. Turnpike, Fuel in New England
So, we were able to keep two important features of the hours-of-service rules in place — which should have been no surprise to any one.
January 24, 2008Maine Suspends Some Weight Restrictions Due to Fuel Prices
Maine Gov. John Baldacci (D) signed a bill to temporarily allow trucks hauling forest products to exceed state weight limits by 5% in hopes of helping them offset high fuel prices, the Associated Press reported.
January 23, 2008Diesel Drops 5.6¢ to $3.27
The average national price of diesel fuel fell for a second straight week, dropping 5.6 cents to $3.27 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
January 22, 2008