MADRAS, Ore. — Fleet owners should not expect the truck and engine sections of the federal Phase 2 rule on greenhouse gas emissions to change before implementation starts in 2021, said Roger Nielsen, the CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.
May 19, 2017Government, Business, Fuel
Editorial: The Cost of Waiting Is Going Up
Traffic congestion is getting worse, and so is the logjam on Capitol Hill as the Trump administration and congressional leaders struggle to come up with a viable program to fund the nation’s infrastructure.
May 22, 2017Business, Fuel
New DTNA Chief Roger Nielsen Says GHG Rule Will Stick
Fuel, Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Logistics
Sen. James Inhofe: Every Funding Option for an Infrastructure Plan ‘On the Table’
WASHINGTON — A funding proposal for the country’s infrastructure system would likely entail myriad options, such as public-private partnerships and raising taxes on fuel, the former chairman of the Senate transportation committee told reporters May 16.
May 16, 2017Government, Business, Safety, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous
Uber Ordered to Return Stolen Waymo Files
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Technologies Inc. must promptly return stolen confidential files to Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo self-driving car unit, a federal judge ruled May 15, while stopping short of shutting down the ride-services company's autonomous car program.
May 16, 2017Business, Fuel
Clean Energy Fuels Appoints Frank Meyer President of Compression Unit
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. appointed Frank Meyer president of subsidiary Clean Energy Compression.
May 16, 2017Business, Fuel
Diesel Falls 2.1¢ to $2.544 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 2.1 cents to $2.544 a gallon, and oil prices regained some ground lost over the past two weeks amid indications OPEC-led production cuts could be extended for six more months.
May 15, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Updates Customers on Pricing, Chassis Changes
Nikola Motor Co. is considering several changes related to its planned hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, the comÂpany told those who have made reservations and placed refundable deposits. Those changes include chassis design and leasing options.
May 15, 2017Business, Fuel, Government
Indiana Approves 10¢ Motor Carrier Surcharge Increase
Along with increasing its diesel tax by 10 cents, Indiana recently approved a 10-cent increase to a surcharge tax for trucks.
May 14, 2017Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous, Fuel, Logistics, Technology
Uber Adds Trucking Brokerage Firm Amid Longhaul Push
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Technologies Inc. hired the team behind a Chicago transportation brokerage last fall as part of an effort to break into the longhaul trucking industry.
May 12, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Motor Co. Outlines Progress on Hydrogen-Electric Class 8
Nikola Motor Co. is considering several changes related to its planned hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, the company told those who have made reservations and placed refundable deposits. Those changes include chassis design and leasing options.
May 10, 2017