Canada’s beleaguered energy sector suffered another morale blow as Encana Corp. — one of its marquee companies that was born out of the 19th-century railway boom — announced plans to move its headquarters to the U.S. and drop the link to Canada from its name.
October 31, 2019Government, Business, Fuel
‘Canada’ Is Becoming a Dirty Word in the Oil Patch
Business, Fuel
Marathon Petroleum Bows to Activist Push With Spinoff, CEO Exit
Marathon Petroleum Corp. buckled under pressure from shareholders and announced the spinoff of its retail fuel-station business and the departure of its chairman and chief executive officer, just five weeks after activist investor Elliott Management Corp. went public with demands for a radical overhaul of the company.
October 31, 2019Government, Business, Fuel
Trump Push for Corn-Heavy Fuel Isn’t Reaching the Pump
President Donald Trump’s effort to boost corn demand by allowing year-round sales of ethanol-blended gasoline has run into a logistical problem. Few stations offer it.
October 31, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt Outlines Time of Transition for Trucking
ATLANTA — Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt said the commercial vehicle industry has entered a time of transition with the rise of electric-powered trucks, automated driving technology and connected vehicles.
October 31, 2019Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics
Alberta Loosens Oil Output Limits With Railroad Allowances
Alberta took a step toward easing the pain of its crude-production caps by allowing oil companies to exceed output limits if they ship the extra production by rail.
October 31, 2019Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Donaldson Announces Air Filter Test Results, GeoTab Contract
ATLANTA — Donaldson Co. said recent tests show the Donaldson PowerCore filters can save fleets up to $215 per truck per year, because the filters provide 27% less restriction.
October 31, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Rocketail Tweaks Aerodynamic Trailer Wings With Hinge
ATLANTA — Rocketail announced it will be making its two side wings, attached to improve a trailer’s aerodynamic flow, flexible upon contact.
October 31, 2019Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Top 100
Canadian Carrier Mullen Sees Q3 Earnings Decline as Oil Shipments Fall
Canadian carrier Mullen Group Ltd. posted a 6.4% decline in net income in the third quarter, to C$20.5 million or 20 cents per share, according to a company news release Oct. 24.
October 30, 2019Business, Technology, Fuel
Daimler Sees Hydrogen Fuel Cells as Part of Trucking’s Future
ATLANTA — Daimler Trucks has been investing heavily in battery-electric commercial vehicles, but the manufacturer also sees a place for hydrogen fuel-cell technology in the transportation industry’s long-term move toward zero emissions.
October 30, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Hyundai Looks to Bring Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept Class 8 to US
ATLANTA — Hyundai Motor Co. announced prototypes of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 on-highway tractor and a refrigerated trailer with cryogenic cooling technology intended, potentially, for the U.S. market.
October 29, 2019