GE Capital Canada said it has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to facilitate the trucking industry’s adoption of liquefied natural gas in that country.
May 28, 2015Business, Fuel
Iraq Set to Flood Oil Market to Further Undercut US Shale
Iraq is taking OPEC's strategy to defend its share of the global oil market to a new level.
May 27, 2015Business, Fuel
Diesel Average Rises a Penny to $2.914 in Sixth Straight Gain
Diesel’s national average price rose a penny to $2.914 a gallon, the sixth straight increase for trucking's main fuel, the Department of Energy reported.
May 26, 2015Fuel, Business, Equipment
TT Archives: V-E Day
The Allies victory in Europe sparked hopeful comment among trucking industry officials about the easing of war-time restrictions on the production of new commercial vehicles and shortages of parts, tires and motor fuel.
May 25, 2015Business, Fuel
Diesel Climbs 2.6¢ to $2.904, Spread With Gasoline Narrows
Diesel’s national average price rose for the fifth straight week, climbing 2.6 cents to $2.904 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 18.
May 25, 2015Business, Fuel
Nat Gas May Increase Emissions, Group Says
A switch to cleaner-burning natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks actually could increase global warming.
May 25, 2015Business, Fuel
Natural Gas for Heavy-Duty Trucks Could Increase Global Warming, New Report Says
A switch to cleaner-burning natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks could increase global warming due to the release of methane at drilling sites and the fact that natural gas-powered engines get fewer miles per gallon than traditional diesel-powered engines, according to a report issued May 19 by the Environmental Defense Fund.
May 19, 2015Business, Fuel
Oil Has Lowest Share of US Transportation Since Era of Steam Trains
Oil has the lowest share of the U.S. transportation fuel market since the 1950s, when steam trains remained a common sight on American railroads.
May 19, 2015Business, Fuel
Diesel Price Rises for Fifth Week, Gaining 2.6¢ to $2.904
Diesel’s national average price rose for a fifth consecutive week, climbing 2.6 cents to $2.904 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 18.
May 18, 2015Business, Fuel
Wright Transportation Claims it Was 'Fraudulently Induced' in Diesel-Fuel Deal With Pilot
An Alabama motor carrier who sued Pilot Flying J in connection with a diesel-fuel rebate scam has added a claim that it was “fraudulently induced” into believing it was being given “retail-minus” or “cost-plus” prices for diesel it purchased.
May 18, 2015