International Unveils ‘LoneStar’ Aimed at Owner-Operators
CHICAGO — International Truck and Engine Corp. jumped into the high-end owner-operator market with a stunningly designed vehicle the company promises will be as aerodynamic and fuel-efficient as it is eye-catching.
February 18, 2008DOE Lowers Diesel-Price Outlook
The Department of Energy lowered its outlook diesel prices, saying that prices would peak in April and May at just over $3.30 per gallon before tailing off to near to $3 later in the year.
February 12, 2008Forward Air’s Profit Edges Up in 4Q
Forward Air Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit rose to $12.4 million, or 43 cents a share, from $12.2 million, or 40 cents, a year earlier.
February 12, 2008Diesel Price Unchanged at $3.28
The average national price of retail diesel fuel held at $3.28 a gallon from a week ago, the Department of Energy said Monday.
February 11, 2008Letters to the Editor: Reefer Rules, Fuel Tax Increase, Left Lane ‘Ban’
Transport Topics does a service to its readership with its continuing coverage of environmental regulations, and the Jan. 21 issue is no exception.
February 11, 2008Towne Air Freight Buys Synergy Cargo Logistics
Towne Air Freight said it acquired Synergy Cargo Logistics, which will give Towne a greater presence in the southwestern United States. Terms were not disclosed.
February 11, 2008Maintenance Execs Say Costs, DPF Service Are Top ’07 Issues
ORLANDO, Fla. — Uncertainty about the life cycle of key emission control components and higher maintenance costs have emerged as the top concerns fleets have with 2007 heavy-duty diesel engines, maintenance and equipment heads at several major carriers said here.
February 11, 2008Oil Falls Following Supply Surge
Crude oil fell more than $1 a barrel Wednesday following a Department of Energy report that showed inventories of oil, gasoline and distillates all improved last week, Bloomberg reported.
February 6, 2008Wal-Mart to Take Delivery of 4 LNG-Fueled Trucks
Westport Innovations said Tuesday that Wal-Mart Stores will introduce four liquefied natural gas-fueled Peterbilt 386 trucks at its distribution center in Apple Valley, Calif.
February 5, 2008Diesel Rises 2.1¢ to $3.28 a Gallon
The average national price of retail diesel fuel rose 2.1 cents to $3.28 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
February 5, 2008