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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 1.6 Cents

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.6 cents to $2.786 a gallon as efforts to resupply fuel networks in areas struck by recent hurricanes continued, experts said.

September 18, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Rolls Out Electric Truck in New York

Daimler Trucks is trying to gain a foothold in the nascent electric-truck market with short-range haulers that can make New York City’s clogged streets cleaner and quieter.

September 15, 2017
Business, Fuel

Oil Breaches $50 as Worldwide Energy Demand Outlook Brightens

Oil topped $50 a barrel for the first time and closed at a six-week high amid heightened optimism that a demand resurgence is in the offing.

September 14, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Tesla to Reveal ‘Beast’ Semi-Truck in October, Elon Musk Says

Silicon Valley automaker Tesla is tentatively set to reveal its electric semi-truck in October, CEO Elon Musk said

September 14, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Freight Factoring on Upswing in 2017

Freight factoring is on the upswing this year as traditional banks apply stringent lending standards and truckers who are most likely to sell invoices benefit from a robust spot market, industry executives say.

September 14, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Launches New Highway Tractor, the Anthem

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks introduced the Mack Anthem, its long-awaited new highway tractor, to an arena packed with dealer representatives, who company executives thanked for their patience and who were promised a truck that boasts gains in fuel efficiency, driver comfort and technological innovation compared to previous models.

September 14, 2017
Business, Fuel

It Could Take Days Before Florida’s Thirst for Fuel Is Sated

Hurricane Irma may now be gone, but its fallout will continue to haunt Florida for at least the next few days as the largest U.S. gasoline market after California and Texas thirsts for the fuel.

September 12, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Jumps 4.4 Cents to $2.802 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 4.4 cents to $2.802 a gallon on the heels of Hurricane Irma slamming into Florida on Sept. 10 and disrupting fuel supplies there.

September 11, 2017
Business, Equipment, Fuel

TA Opens Expanded Call Center for Roadside Assistance

TA Truck Service, a unit of TravelCenters of America, moved its national call center to a 32,000-square-foot facility so its RoadSquad unit can expand its customer base to provide services for additional fleets nationwide.

September 11, 2017
Business, Fuel

Oil Gains as Irma Weakens to Storm While US Refining Returns

Oil rose as Irma weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida, while Gulf Coast refining continued to recover following storm Harvey.

September 11, 2017