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The national average price of diesel dropped to less than $5 a gallon for the first time since March, falling 14.5 cents to settle at $4.993, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 8.

U.S. ports will see less retail cargo entering the country in the second half of the year as economic growth slows amid back-to-back interest rate increases and persistent inflation.

In June, Joyce Bain set out to win Maryland’s truck safety tournament. And, by relying on consistency and mental toughness, she did just that. Up next is nationals in Indianapolis.

Trucking companies, and the shippers that hire them, are making bold commitments to cut their carbon footprint—such as becoming net zero by 2030. Renewable natural gas (RNG) has emerged as the leading pathway for low carbon, clean air trucking.

Bridgestone Corp. is renewing its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate advanced tire analytics integration, the company announced Aug. 4.

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 8, 2022 print edition.

Developers and port officials in Dallas County, Texas, are talking with leaders building the new Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District/Louisiana Gateway Project to expand the reach of the budding Gulf of Mexico facility.

In the first half of 2022 independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied a leading 47,713 Class 8 diesel engines, or 35.5% of the 134,373 used, Wards Intelligence reported.

Heading into their 85th anniversary after a two-year hiatus, the National Truck Driving Championships return with a high level of excitement and a slate of competitors ready to once again showcase their skills behind the wheel.

Medium-duty electric commercial vehicles from box trucks to specialty applications are anticipated to play a large role as regulators and businesses turn to axing greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in the years ahead.