Mack Trucks announced it is working with Sustainability Initiatives Group (SIG) to help dealers and customers navigate the grant process to obtain public funding for alternative fuel- and clean diesel-powered vehicles.
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Diesel Falls for 7th Straight Week
The national retail diesel average continued to decline even as crude oil futures remained above $105 a barrel.
June 17, 2014Report Calls for Separate Emissions Rule for Heavy Trucks Powered by Natural Gas
Federal regulators should develop a separate standard for natural gas-powered vehicles when they finalize the second phase of the government鈥檚 emissions reduction and fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, according to a new report by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences.
April 14, 2014Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing
By now, you鈥檙e well aware of President Obama鈥檚 announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next 鈥 i.e., the post-2018 鈥 round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.
April 7, 2014Industry Reacts Quickly to Obama鈥檚 Truck Emissions Proposal
Reaction to President Obama鈥檚 call for tighter carbon dioxide emissions rules for trucks poured in quickly with the first wave of comment generally offering approval, although there were also calls for caution, including from American Trucking Associations.
February 19, 2014Forward Air Closes Central States Purchase
Forward Air Corp. said Feb. 6 it completed its $95.6 million acquisition of Central States Trucking Co. and Central States Logistics.
February 6, 2014Forward Air to Buy Central States Trucking
Forward Air Corp. said it will buy Central States Trucking Co. for $95.6 million.
January 24, 2014Opinion: GSA Opts for Clean-Fueled Vendors
The United States wants to do business with truck fleets that are more fuel-efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to operate.
December 2, 2013Volvo Expands Fuel Efficient Powertrain Lineup
Volvo Trucks expanded its lineup of 鈥渆xceptional efficiency鈥 powertrain packages with the XE11 that the company said can improve fuel efficiency by up to 3%.
October 15, 2013Calif. Lawmakers Approve Low-Emission, Alt-Fuel Truck Incentive Bills
California legislators have approved a pair of bills that would provide funding to help fleets purchase low-emission trucks and encourage the development and use of alternative-fuel trucks.
September 17, 2013