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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.

Business, Safety, Fuel

Navistar, Love’s Travel Stops Sign Truck Service Agreement

Navistar International Corp. said it has signed a service partnership agreement with Love’s Travel Stops that would add more than 1,000 technicians to Navistar’s service network.

March 11, 2019
Business, Equipment, Fuel

International Offers Powertrain Packages to Simply Spec’ing

International Truck introduced Powertrain Packages to simplify the process of spec’ing a vehicle for optimal fuel efficiency. It is an addition to the International LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Packages.

March 11, 2019
Government, Safety, Fuel

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Proposes 45-cent Fuel Tax Hike

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal includes plans for a 45-cent fuel tax increase to provide funding for infrastructure improvements.

March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

2019 TMC Photo Gallery

Look back at photos from American Trucking Associations' 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, March 17-21.

March 8, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel, Editorial

Editorial: House Hearings Spark Optimism

All of a sudden, it looks like lawmakers might be making good on the long-standing promise to get moving on what most agree is an issue with bipartisan support — yes, infrastructure funding.

March 7, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Sen. Tom Carper Pushes for Climate Provisions in Transportation Bill

An infrastructure bill would struggle to improve the country’s transportation network if it lacks language to address threats from severe weather events, the top Democrat on the Senate’s surface transportation panel said March 6.

March 7, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Asia Remained Top US Oil Buyer in 2018 Despite China Trade Row

Asia more than doubled its intake of American crude oil last year even as Beijing and Washington were embroiled in a bitter trade war.

March 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Dana, Hyliion Partner to Market Electric-Hybrid Technology

Dana Inc. announced it has taken an equity position as a lead investor in the Class 8 electrification company Hyliion Inc. to expand Dana’s ability to offer complete diesel-electric hybrid systems.

March 7, 2019
Business, Fuel

Amazon Cites Reduced Carbon Output in New Delivery Option

Amazon Prime customers across the United States now can pick which day of the week they want to receive their packages. By offering the option of a specific day for delivery, the Seattle-based retail giant says this will cut its carbon footprint, reduce packaging since the items likely will arrive in fewer boxes, and make shipping more predictable.

March 6, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Congress Signals Potential for Infrastructure Bill as Stakeholders Call for Sustainable Funding

WASHINGTON — Leadership from groups representing key sectors of the freight industry on March 6 urged the powerful tax-writing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve a long-term funding system for the country’s network of freight and commuter corridors.

March 6, 2019