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BusinessEquipment

Yokohama Unveils New Commercial Tire Sizes

Yokohama Tire Corp. is expanding the sizes of its 124R and 714R commercial tires, the company announced Feb. 5.

February 9, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Averitt Bolsters Nashville Presence With Upgraded Facilities

Averitt Express expanded three of its key facilities as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen its foothold in Nashville, Tenn., the company announced Jan. 31.

February 6, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

STB Modifies Performance Requirements for Class I Railroads

Changes are being made in a nearly 2-year-old federal government requirement regarding performance levels at four Class I freight railroads.

February 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Uber Freight Unveils Pilot for New Scheduling API

Uber Freight is piloting a new scheduling application programming interface that aims to foster seamless communication across its network, the company announced Feb. 5.

February 5, 2024
TechnologyEquipmentSafety

Five Questions: Craig Provonsha

Pilot Flying J's overseer of fleet maintenance shares his thoughts on what he sees for the equipment and maintenance segment this year. 

February 2, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Drops 4.8¢ to $3.828 a Gallon

The national average diesel price continued its steady descent, shedding 4.8 cents to reach $3.828 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 8.

January 8, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Drops 3.8¢ a Gallon to $3.876

The national average diesel price resumed its decline after a one-week increase, slipping 3.8 cents to $3.876 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Jan. 1.

January 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Eight-Week Streak Ends With Diesel Average Rising 2¢

A spike in prices in the eastern half of the U.S. led to the first weekly national diesel average increase in nine weeks, with a two-cent spurt to $3.914 a gallon.

December 26, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Falls to Its Lowest Price Since Mid-July

Diesel prices shed nearly another dime in the eighth consecutive weekly decline of the national average, the Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 18.

December 18, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

REPLAY: Driving Diversity in Transportation

Facing driver shortages and diversity challenges, the trucking sector stands at a pivotal point. Discover how these issues offer opportunities for inclusive growth in this interview with April Rai.

December 11, 2023