Gov. Kate Brown again called for a moratorium on oil trains in Oregon, after federal regulators released findings June 23 that blamed this month's fiery derailment and spill in the Columbia River Gorge on Union Pacific's failure to maintain its tracks.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Gasoline Demand Zooms to Record as Prices at Pump Plummet
U.S. drivers are burning gasoline at a record pace this summer as they take advantage of the lowest prices at the pump in more than a decade.
June 23, 2016California Air District Seeks Stricter National Truck, Train Emission Regulations
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is tired of being decades behind meeting federal air quality standards, so it petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency June 22 to do something about it.
June 23, 2016Oregon Calls for Indefinite Moratorium on Oil Trains Through the State
Oregon has asked the Federal Railroad Administration to place an open-ended moratorium on oil trains traveling through the state, because preliminary findings of an investigation into the June 3 derailment in Mosier suggest inspectors might not be able to detect the problem that likely caused the crash.
June 21, 2016Colorado Natural Gas-Vehicle Tax Break Applauded by Industry Group
An advocacy group that wants more natural-gas vehicles on the road is praising a bill passed in Colorado, which Gov. John Hickenlooper recently signed.
June 21, 2016Gasoline Prices Decrease for the First Time Since February
Gasoline prices at U.S. pumps fell for the first time in four months, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.
June 20, 2016Diesel Falls 0.5¢ to $2.426
The U.S. retail diesel average fell 0.5 cent to $2.426, the Department of Energy reported.
June 20, 2016Volvo, Mack Offer Telematics IT with Omnitracs
Volvo Group’s two North American truck making units, Mack and Volvo, said they are offering the option to link their remote diagnostic systems with communications services from Omnitracs with the goal of providing fleet managers with more information on safety and operations.
June 16, 2016Oil in Longest Losing Streak in Four Months as US Supplies Gain
Oil fell for a fifth consecutive day June 14, heading for the longest run of declines since February, as U.S. industry data showed crude stockpiles expanded, exacerbating an oversupply.
June 15, 2016Rising Fuel Pushes Up Producer Prices for Second Month
The rebound in fuel costs pushed up U.S. wholesale prices in May for a second month, overshadowing a drop in pricing power more broadly that signals inflation will take time to move toward the Federal Reserve’s goal.
June 15, 2016