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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, Fuel, Safety, Government

Two Truckload Carriers Install Software To Help With Routing, Fuel Purchasing

Truckload carriers C.R. England and Knight Transportation each recently announced they were investing in new software aimed at making its routing and fuel purchasing more efficient.

August 24, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Biodiesel Production to Drop by 50%, Analysts Predict

U.S. biodiesel production has been rocketing upward in each of the past 10 years and reached 690 million gallons last year, but industry officials and analysts said it would drop this year by half to 350 million gallons or as low as 250 million gallons.

August 24, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Key Ports Appeal to Congress for Power to Regulate Trucks

The battle over how to best accomplish clean-truck programs for drayage fleets has moved from California ports and courtrooms to the halls of Congress.

August 24, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Price Rises 2.7¢ to $2.652 in Fourth Consecutive Increase

Diesel prices rose for a fourth straight week, gaining 2.7 cents to its highest price in nine months, $2.652 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Aug. 17.

August 24, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Oil Prices Hit Year’s High

Oil prices reached their highest level this year Friday as rising equity markets fueled speculation that the world economy is improving, Bloomberg reported.

August 21, 2009
Business, Fuel

Crude Tops $72 a Barrel

Oil rose to near a two-month high of more than $72 a barrel early Thursday, a day after jumping more than $3, Bloomberg reported.

August 20, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

ATA Says California Reefer Rule Is Unfair

California’s new emission-reduction rule for transport refrigeration units unfairly imposes air quality standards on out-of-state carriers, attorneys for American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association told a federal appeals court.

August 19, 2009
Business, Fuel

Oil Tops $70 Following DOE Inventory Report

Oil pushed past $70 a barrel Wednesday for the first time this week following a Department of Energy report that showed crude inventories plunged last week, Bloomberg reported.

August 19, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Rises 2.7¢ to $2.652; Gas Dips a Penny

Diesel rose 2.7 cents to $2.652 a gallon , its highest price this year, the Department of Energy reported.

August 18, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Towne Air Freight Buys Texas Land and Air

Towne Air Freight said it has acquired Texas Land and Air to establish a presence in that state and widen its service offerings.

August 18, 2009