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Diesel Ducks Under $5 a Gallon After 17.4¢ Drop

The national average price of diesel tumbled 17.4 cents to settle at $4.967, according to Energy Information Administration data released Dec. 5.

December 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Hawaii DOT Advocates Road Usage Tax for EVs

Hawaii transportation officials advocate a road usage tax starting with .8 cent per mile for electric vehicles to address shortfalls in traditional gas tax revenue arising from more green vehicles on roads.

December 5, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Detection Systems Prove Helpful as Fleets Combat Growing Driver Distraction Issue

The familiar expression about being driven to distraction acquires new layers of meaning for fleet safety managers and technology providers intent on tackling the challenge of distracted driving.

December 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsGlobal Freight

Savannah Port Terminal to Get $410 Million Upgrade Amid Big Growth

The Port of Savannah plans a $410 million overhaul of one of its sprawling terminals to make room for loading and unloading larger ships while focusing its business almost exclusively on cargo shipped in containers.

December 5, 2022
Government

Speaker Pelosi Pushes Fiscal 2023 Funding Bill in Lame Duck Session

Before wrapping up her tenure as leader of the House Democratic caucus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged colleagues to advance a multibill package to keep the government running for most of next year. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs

The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.

December 5, 2022
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 5, 2022

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 5, 2022 print edition.

December 5, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

DHL Signs Deal With Ford to Add 2,000 Electric Delivery Vans

Deutsche Post DHL Group will add 2,000 electric delivery vans to its global fleet as part of an agreement forged with Ford Pro, the companies announced Dec. 5.

December 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

California Lawmakers Eye Big Oil’s High Gas Prices

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Furious about oil companies’ supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 5 will formally start his campaign to punish big producers by asking the Legislature to fine them and give the money back to drivers.

December 5, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Tesla to Cut Output of EVs at Shanghai Factory

Tesla Inc. plans to lower production at its Shanghai factory, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign demand in China isn’t meeting expectations. 

December 5, 2022

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