The Iowa Senate approved a bill last week that would require that diesel fuel sold in the state contain 5% biofuel, the Des Moines Register reported.
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California Begins Reefer Rule Reporting
The California Air Resources Board said it is now enforcing the identification and reporting requirements for California-based transport refrigeration units on trucks, trailers, shipping containers and rail cars assigned to terminals in the state.
April 20, 2009Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $2.221; Oil Hits Seven-Week Low
The national average price of diesel fuel fell by less than a penny, dipping 0.8 cent to $2.221 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
April 21, 2009Calif. Ports’ Dominance Wanes as Shippers Seek Alternatives
Rising costs for container fees, administrative expenses and environmental requirements in the midst of an economic downturn are causing shippers, importers and retailers to consider alternatives to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for shipping their goods, according to trade association officials.
April 20, 2009Wabash National Explores Possible Sale
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it is exploring strategic alternatives — including divestitures, changes to its capital structure and a merger or a sale — following a default under a revolving credit agreement.
April 13, 2009Federal Researchers Confirm Claims Single Wide Tires Boost Fuel Economy
Federal researchers said they have confirmed manufacturers’ claims that single wide tires can boost a truck’s fuel economy, but one tire expert said they may not be suitable for every fleet.
April 13, 2009Diesel Price Projected to Rise, DOE Says
Diesel fuel will average $2.23 a gallon this quarter and rise to $2.31 in the third quarter, the Energy Department said.
April 14, 2009FleetCor Acquires CLC to Expand Client Services
FleetCor Technologies, which operates an international network of fuel-card programs, said it has acquired Corporate Lodging Consultants from Nautic Partners of Providence, R.I., to broaden its service offerings.
April 13, 2009Diesel Rises 0.1¢ to $2.229 a Gallon
Diesel rose by less than a penny in its fourth straight increase, gaining 0.1 cent to $2.229 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
April 14, 2009Opinion: With T&L 2.0, David Can Beat Goliath
Most Transport Topics readers have experienced the current downturn firsthand — dwindling freight demand, fluctuating fuel prices, clean-engine mandates and downward-spiraling leading indicators.
April 13, 2009