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Start of Summer Driving Season Means More Motorists, Analysts Say

The unofficial start of the summer driving season is finally upon us and that means for millions of drivers it will be that time again to hire a dogsitter, pack the swimsuits, sunblock and folding chairs, and drive to the beach (or lake, or pool) to stay cool.

May 24, 2018

Brazilian Trucker Strike Starting to Wear on Economy

A truckers strike in Brazil over higher diesel prices has left at least one McDonald’s in Copacabana struggling to serve its customers. The last perishable food delivery received at the restaurant was May 18, manager Yladian Barbosa told O Globo newspaper.

May 24, 2018

Missouri Lawmakers Send 10¢ Gas Tax Proposal to November Ballot

Missouri voters will have the opportunity in November to vote on a tax increase that would fund road and bridge projects across the state.

May 24, 2018

Electric Trucks to Power Fleets’ Urban, Regional Needs First

As truck manufacturers begin to add electric-powered models to their product lineups, they are targeting city and regional routes as early applications for these vehicles.

May 23, 2018

Illinois Town, Love’s Reach $750,000 Development Agreement

The Decatur City Council on May 21 unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind development agreement for a new Love’s Travel Stop & Country Store.

May 22, 2018

Diesel Rises for 9th Straight Week, Up 3.8¢ to $3.277

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fuel rose 3.8 cents last week to $3.277 a gallon, making it the ninth straight week that the price of trucking’s main fuel has gone up, according to the weekly report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration on May 21.

May 21, 2018

World Trade, Safety at Risk From New Fuel Rule, Ocean Shipping Group Says

A group representing the vast majority of the world’s ship owners said world trade is at risk if issues surrounding new fuel rules aren’t resolved quickly, providing the starkest warning yet as to the potential impact of regulations that are due to enter into force in less than two years’ time.

May 21, 2018

Meritor Tire Inflation System Available on Vanguard, CIMC Trailers

Meritor Inc. announced its tire inflation system with ThermALERT is a standard/preferred option on Vanguard dry van and CIMC refrigerated trailers.

May 18, 2018

Planning Board Wants Virginia to Study Tax Based on Miles Driven

With the rise of electric and other fuel-efficient vehicles, the state Virginia association of metropolitan planners is asking state Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine to take a look at a new way to pay for roads.

May 18, 2018

American Roadtrippers to Face $3 a Gallon Gas This Summer

U.S. drivers might be feeling flush after getting tax cuts amid a growing economy as they embark on the summer driving season, but road trips will cost more this year.

May 17, 2018