Diesel and gasoline both fell for a third straight week, with diesel dipping 1.9 cents to $2.938 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
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Consumer Confidence Improves in August
Consumer confidence improved this month, according to the latest Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
August 27, 2010Judge Approves Port of L.A.鈥檚 鈥楥lean Truck鈥 Program
A federal judge has upheld the Port of Los Angeles鈥 鈥渃lean trucks鈥 plan to require drivers moving through the port to comply with hiring and maintenance rules.
August 27, 2010IdleAire Reopens 10 Locations
The IdleAire nationwide truck-stop electrification network is back in business on a smaller scale with 10 operating locations, its new chief executive officer said.
August 30, 2010Navistar Urges Recall of 2010 SCR Engines
Navistar Inc. has urged U.S. and California environmental regulators to recall 2010-compliant heavy-duty truck engines using selective catalytic reduction emissions technology that the company claims can be defeated by drivers.
August 30, 2010FedEx Ground Wins Latest Court Challenge to Classify Kansas Drivers as Contractors
A federal judge has ruled that FedEx Ground drivers in Kansas are independent contractors and not employees, handing the company a victory in its ongoing litigation over the classification of its drivers.
August 30, 2010Con-way Freight President Labrie Leaves After 20 Years of Service With LTL Carrier
John Labrie, president of less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight, abruptly left last week after 20 years with the company.
August 30, 2010Port Demands Repayment of $1.8 Million From Fleets
The Port of Los Angeles has told 15 motor carriers that received subsidies to buy new cleaner-running trucks that they must return more than $1.8 million for trucks that did not make enough visits to the port last year.
August 30, 2010Used Truck Sales, Pricing Strong as Firms Move to Renew Fleets
Used truck sales and prices are climbing steadily as fleets hunt for cost-effective alternatives to new trucks, according to a new research report and industry officials.
August 30, 2010Most Buyers Pick 鈥09 Engines for Their 2010-Model Trucks
Truck manufacturers delivered vehicles with 66,494 Class 8 engines during the first half of the year, WardsAuto.com reported last week, but most of the power plants do not meet 2010 federal emissions regulations, manufacturers and analysts said.
August 30, 2010