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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Port Leaders Push Wind Power as Long-Term Solution

AURORA, Colo. — Port leaders believe they are part of the solution to capturing renewable wind energy off of their coasts and under their operation with giant wind turbines that float on the water.

November 1, 2023
Business, Fuel

Lubrication practices that save time and increase uptime

With these 4 lubrication best practices, fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money. Read more from the Mobil Delvac™ team to learn how our experts can help you implement these strategies successfully.

November 1, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Freightliner eM2 Serial Production Begins at Portland Plant

Serial production of Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty battery-electric truck began at Daimler Truck North America’s Portland, Ore., manufacturing plant in recent days, DTNA said Oct. 26.

November 1, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Schumer Wants FTC to Examine Exxon, Chevron Acquisitions

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging the Federal Trade Commission to look into whether Exxon Mobil and Chevron’s proposed oil and gas acquisitions could violate antitrust laws.

November 1, 2023
Business, Fuel

BP Profit Misses Estimates on Weak Gas Trading

BP Plc’s third-quarter profit rebounded from the prior period but fell short of estimates as weak results in gas marketing offset a strong performance in oil trading.

October 31, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 9.1¢ to $4.454 a Gallon

The national average diesel price fell by nearly the same amount it increased a week ago, shedding 9.1 cents to $4.454 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 30.

October 30, 2023
Business, Fuel, Logistics, Private

ADM Strikes Supply Deal for US Plant-Based Chemical Factory

Archer Daniels Midland Co. has agreed to supply biochemical maker Solugen Inc. with raw materials needed to make plant-based acids at a plant to be built in southwest Minnesota.

October 30, 2023
Business, Fuel

Haslams, Buffett Tangled in Accounting Spat Over Pilot

The Haslam family says majority owner Berkshire Hathaway is trying to artificially depress Pilot Travel Centers' value to lower the price it has to pay to get the remaining 20% of the company. 

October 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Ports Consider Digitization Strategies to Track Cargo

AURORA, Colo. — Ports and shippers are exploring ambitious port digitization and tracking system projects that allow stakeholders across the supply chain to track cargo in real time.

October 26, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Congestion Cost Trucking a Record $94.6 Billion in 2021

Snarled traffic added $94.6 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2021, up from $74.5 billion in 2016, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

October 25, 2023