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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.

BusinessFuel

Trillium CNG, Sheehy Mail Contractors Partner in Nebraska

Sheehy Mail Contractors Inc. has partnered with Trillium CNG after adding to its natural gas-vehicle fleet.

August 7, 2017
BusinessFuel

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Adds Natural Gas Fleets

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, added three large fleets serving as United States Postal Service carriers.

August 7, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Minnesota Biodiesel Standards to Double in 2018, Displeasing Trucking Industry

The state’s standard for the biodiesel blend will double to 20% at gas pumps next May, a decision that displeased trucking industry advocates.

August 4, 2017
GovernmentFuel

Biodiesel Producers Slam EPA at Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it wanted to hear what the public thought of its 2018 proposed renewable fuel standard volume minimums, but many of those who came here to comment seemed unhappy with the agency’s plans.

August 1, 2017
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Jumps 2.4¢ to $2.531 a Gallon in Fifth Consecutive Increase

The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.4 cents to $2.531 as the cost of crude broke past $50 a barrel.

July 31, 2017
BusinessFuel

Pilot Flying J Taps Transflo’s Cloud-Based Mobile Platform to Deliver Fuel

Pegasus TransTech announced that Pilot Flying J has implemented the Transflo cloud-based mobile document imaging solution.

July 31, 2017
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Growing Economy Boosts Fuel Demand to Decade High

A growing U.S. economy sparked a jump in fuel demand from companies and travelers in June, which may help to ease a persistent supply glut.

July 31, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

DTNA Expands Connected Truck Services

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America continues to expand its connected vehicle services to provide fleets with a broader arsenal of information and analytics tools they can use to make better business decisions.

July 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Minnesota Rejects Request From Truckers to Delay Plan to Mandate B20 Biofuel Mix

Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials have rejected a request by the state’s trucking association to delay a plan to increase the mix of biofuel to 20% of all diesel sold in the state beginning May 1.

July 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Rises 1.6¢ to $2.507 as Oil Prices Reach Two-Month High

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.6 cents to $2.507 as crude climbed later in the week of July 24 to its highest price in nearly two months and Saudi Arabia announced it would make additional cuts in oil production, experts said.

July 27, 2017