Diesel fuels national average price rose slightly, gaining 0.6 cent to $2.674 a gallon, its sixth straight gain, the Department of Energy reported.
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TMC to Hold Annual SuperTech Competition
Eighty-two maintenance technicians will compete for national industry honors, while fleet managers grapple with clean-vehicle technology options and universal equipment warranties at SuperTech and the fall meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council.
September 7, 2009Diesel Rises 1.6瞽 in Fifth Straight Weekly Gain
The national average price of diesel fuel rose for a fifth week, climbing 1.6 cents to $2.668 a gallon and topping last weeks price its highest this year, the Department of Energy said.
August 25, 2009Biodiesel Group Says EPA Rule Threatens Future Production
A proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule designed to expand biofuel use actually has brought the biodiesel market to a grinding halt, because it does not allow most blends of soy oil, according to the National Biodiesel Board.
August 17, 2009Rule Wont Require Overhaul of Braking Systems, Experts Say
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations decision to cut the maximum allowed stopping distance for large trucks by 30% will increase truck buyers costs somewhat, but will not force a widespread shift to new technology such as air disc brakes, industry groups and manufacturers said.
August 3, 2009Standards Body Passes on Hot Fuel Rule
Trucking groups hailed the decision by the National Conference on Weights and Measures not to proceed with proposals to regulate the temperature of retail fuel at the pump.
July 27, 2009Standards Group Votes Against Pump Gauges for Hot Fuel
TheNational Conference on Weights and Measures has voted not to require temperature gauges to measure fuel output on retail pumps.
July 17, 2009CSX Profit Falls 20% in Second Quarter
Freight railroad CSX Corp. said its second-quarter profit fell 20% as fuel surcharges and shipments dropped.
July 14, 2009Diesel Falls 1.4瞽 to $2.594
Diesel fuels national average price fell 1.4 cents to $2.594 a gallon, its second straight decline following almost two months of increases, the Energy Department said.
July 7, 2009Diesel Dips 0.8瞽 to $2.608; Drop Is First in 2 Months
The average national price of diesel fuel fell for the first time in eight weeks, dipping 0.8 cent to $2.608 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
June 30, 2009