Diesel fuel’s 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.
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Navistar, CAW Deadlocked on Ontario Plant Talks
The Canadian Auto Workers said it has rejected a proposal from Navistar International Corp. to keep the company’s Chatham, Ontario, heavy-duty truck plant open, while a Navistar spokesman said the plant will remain closed until a new labor agreement is reached.
July 6, 2009Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Ages as Carriers Seek Cost Savings
The U.S. heavy-duty fleet truck fleet is aging as carrier executives scrimp to cut costs wherever they can amid the continuing national freight drought.
July 6, 2009Amerijet Acquires Nations Express
Transportation and logistics firm Amerijet International said it will acquire a majority interest in Nations Express.
July 2, 2009Truck Traffic Deaths Decline 12%, NHTSA Says
The number of Americans killed in truck-related crashes fell 12% in 2008 to 4,229, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
July 2, 2009UPS, Ford Extend Vehicle Delivery Pact
UPS Inc. has extended its vehicle logistics services contract with Ford Motor Co. through the end of 2012.
July 1, 2009Flash Global Logistics Sees Strongest Six Months
Supply chain services company Flash Global Logistics said that the first half of 2009 was the company’s strongest six months, with the company adding 66 locations in China and adding new clients.
June 30, 2009Diesel Dips 0.8¢ 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, 2009Gas Prices Steady in Past Two Weeks, Lundberg Says
Gasoline prices held steady over the past two weeks at $2.66 per gallon for regular grade, according to the national Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.
June 29, 2009Brokers, 3PLs Gaining Share as Recession Spurs Competition
Freight brokers and other third-party logistics providers say their non-asset-based models are helping them to steadily gain market share during the ongoing recession.
June 29, 2009