Diesel Hits New Record, Rising 3.7¢ to $4.764
The national average pump price of diesel fuel rose 3.7 cents to a record $4.764 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
July 15, 2008Editorial: 21st Century Truck Partnership Woes
It is disappointing to see that the 21st Century Truck Partnership is foundering, the victim of insufficient funding and questionable research priorities, according to a new report from the National Academy of Sciences.
July 14, 2008OOIDA Plans Challenge to Ontario Speed Limiters
A group representing owner-operators said it will challenge the legality of recently passed legislation in Ontario mandating speed limiters on trucks to cap speeds at 65 miles per hour in the Canadian province.
July 9, 2008Diesel Jumps 8.2¢ to Record $4.727 a Gallon
The national average price of retail diesel fuel jumped 8.2 cents to a record $4.727 a gallon, breaking the previous record of $4.723 set six weeks ago, the Department of Energy said Monday.
July 8, 2008NFI, Raven Transport Set Warehousing Agreement
Trucking and third-party logistics firm NFI Industries said Monday it has formed a joint-venture warehousing agreement with Raven Transport.
July 7, 2008Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $4.645; Gas Hits Record $4.095
Diesel fuel’s national retail pump average declined 0.3 cent to $4.645 a gallon, the Energy Department reported.
July 1, 2008Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved in June but continued to show contraction, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Monday.
June 30, 2008Schneider’s Bulk Division Sets Local and Regional Service
Truckload carrier Schneider National said Monday it is expanding into the local and regional bulk hauling sectors.
June 30, 2008Existing Home Sales Improve
Existing homes sales rose in May from a record low the previous month, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
June 26, 2008Gasoline Average Rises to $4.10 a Gallon, Lundberg Says
Gasoline prices rose 10 cents in the past weeks ended Friday to a national average of $4.10 a gallon, the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations reported.
June 23, 2008