The newest heavy-duty truck set to operate at the Port of Los Angeles emits an unusual byproduct that California could certainly use more of: water.
April 19, 2017Editorial, Business, Fuel, Autonomous, Government, Logistics
Editorial: Saving the Planet? It’s on Us
While President Donald Trump is calling for reversals of some environmental regulations, it’s important to note what isn’t changing. And that is the commitment that freight carriers, truck makers and even some shippers, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., are making to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
April 24, 2017Business, Fuel
Crude Oil Falls After Smaller-Than-Expected US Inventory Drop
Oil slipped after an industry report was said to show a smaller-than-anticipated U.S. crude inventory decline.
April 19, 2017Business, Fuel
Oil Trades at One-Week Low on Signs of Rebound in US Supplies
Oil traded at its lowest in more than a week in New York on signs U.S. production is continuing to recover, undermining OPEC’s efforts to clear a global glut.
April 18, 2017Business, Fuel
Diesel Rises 1.5¢ to Tie Highest Price of Year at $2.597
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.5 cents to $2.597 a gallon, putting it in a tie for the highest price this year, also reached Jan. 9.
April 17, 2017Business, Fuel
Crude Losses Ease as Dollar Drop Offsets US Drilling Boom
Oil eased losses as growth in U.S. drilling was partially offset by a weaker dollar.
April 17, 2017Business, Fuel
Drivers Won't Pay Much More at Pump This Summer
American drivers paying the most for gasoline since 2015 can take some comfort from forecasts that prices don’t have much further to rise.
April 11, 2017Business, Fuel
Diesel Rises 2.6¢ to $2.582 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 2.6 cents to $2.582 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported April 10.
April 10, 2017Business, Fuel
Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Armored Trucks to Hit California’s Roads
Efficient Drivetrains Inc. delivered a Class 6 plug-in-hybrid electric armored truck to Sectran Security, with five more planned, the company said.
April 7, 2017Business, Safety, Autonomous, Logistics, Government, Fuel
Kevin Burch: Taking the Story of Trucking to the White House
I love trucks. As I travel the country as chairman of American Trucking Associations, I wear a simple button with a simple message: “I Love Trucks.” I even wear it in my official ATA chairman’s portrait. It’s a button I encourage everyone I meet to wear. It starts conversations about this great industry and gives me a chance to tell our story.
April 5, 2017