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Diesel Drops, But Analysts Warn of Increase
The retail price of diesel fuel dropped below $1.40 a gallon for the first time in 13 weeks, but analysts are warning truckers not to get too happy because a price spike may be on the way.
April 21, 2000
Jim Nebergall of Cummins discusses the fuel-agnostic engine that can adapt to multiple fuel types and cut emissions without sacrificing performance.
P.M. Executive Briefing - April 21
This afternoon's headlines: Illinois gives truckers the go-ahead to join electronic toll system; Georgia judge rules against trucker over truck ban in residential areas; and Recent truck-related crashes put Houston police on alert for Easter weekend.
April 21, 2000Hours-of-Service Proposal In Limbo
A proposal to update driver hours of service remains in regulatory limbo. While the Department of Transportation said the new proposal would be out by the end of April, the White House has yet to approve the plan.
April 21, 2000Truckers Not Happy With Proposed Drug Test Changes
The Department of Transportation’s effort to change its longstanding drug and alcohol testing policy is not going down smoothly with drivers or their bosses.
April 21, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - April 21
In the news this morning: KLLM CEO receives backing to make counter-offer to Low's buyout bid; Knight Transportation buys Fastway Systems; and J.B. Hunt lands operations deals with 31 Wal-Mart distribution centers.
April 21, 2000Analyst Calculates Average Fleet Fuel Costs
Higher fuel prices obviously increase the cost of trucking. But how much? Martin Labbe Associates crunched the numbers and, according to their formulas, it comes out to an increase of between 5 and 6 cents per mile.
April 20, 2000Buying Fuel Where It's Cheapest
Trucking companies base fuel purchasing decisions on regional variations in prices, and that tendency has increased with the advent of products or policies that point drivers to truck stops with the lower diesel prices.
April 20, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - April 20
This afternoon's headlines: UPS to buy back up to $1.2 billion in shares after record first-quarter performance; Study reveals conventional diesel/biodiesel mix cuts emissions; and Oregon's preclearance system reaches milestone.
April 20, 2000Roadlink USA Expects to Alter Intermodal
The top boss at RoadLink USA made big promises of changing the business model for intermodal trucking and logistics, saying his firm will will provide bigger profits to owner-operators and reshape how things are done.
April 20, 2000Class 8 Sales Still Defy Expectations
Class 8 truck sales went up again in March, staying above 1999’s pace, despite projections the truck market would drop off this year.
April 20, 2000