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Green Truck Stop Set in Virginia

A new truck stop opened on U.S. 220 that conducts a 鈥渇arm-to-fuel鈥 operation by using canola seed to make biodiesel, the Associated Press reported.

August 11, 2008

Mass. Governor Signs Biofuels Law

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) signed a law to promote the use of biofuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% in the state, the Associated Press reported.

August 11, 2008

Diesel Plunges 14.9垄 to $4.353

Diesel fuel鈥檚 national average pump price continued to slide Monday, falling 14.9 cents to $4.353 a gallon, the Energy Department said.

August 12, 2008

Letters to the Editor: Lower Speed Limits, Biodiesel Defended

More and more, we are hearing that fleets are cutting back truck top speeds to well below the speed limits in order to increase fuel economy. Does everyone understand that time is money?

August 11, 2008

JDA Software Buys i2 Technologies

JDA Software Group said Monday it will acquire supply chain management firm i2 Technologies for $346 million.

August 11, 2008

Hino Plans Truck Factory in Mexico

Japan鈥檚 Hino Motors Ltd.聽will build a truck plant in Mexico to boost international sales as domestic demand wanes, Bloomberg reported Friday.

August 8, 2008

Productivity Rises 2.2% in Second Quarter

Second-quarter U.S. worker productivity rose 2.2%, the Labor Department said Friday.

August 8, 2008

Rail, Intermodal Traffic Fall for Week

Rail and intermodal traffic both declined for the week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

August 8, 2008

Congress to Review UPS-DHL Air Accord

A congressional panel next month plans to review a plan by UPS to DHL Americas鈥 air shipments, Bloomberg reported late Friday.

August 8, 2008

Oil Closes Week Near $115 a Barrel

Crude oil fell $5 to its lowest level in more than three months Friday, dropping briefly below $115 a barrel before rebounding slightly, Bloomberg reported.

August 8, 2008