Diesel fuel’s national average price rose 0.1 cent to $3.959 a gallon, its first increase in 11 weeks, the Department of Energy said Monday.
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Clean Energy Building CNG Fueling Stations Near Airports
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Monday it will own, operate and supply fuel for new compressed natural gas public access stations to support ground operations at airports in Atlanta and Oklahoma City.
September 29, 2008ATA Urges Approval of Treasury Financial Plan
American Trucking Associations urged quick government review and approval of a comprehensive, estimated $700 billion plan by the Treasury Department to buy bad loans from financial institutions.
September 26, 2008Second-Quarter GDP Revised Downward to 2.8%
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than originally estimated in the second quarter, expanding by 2.8%, the Commerce Department said Friday.
September 26, 2008Second-Quarter GDP Revised Downward to 2.8%
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than originally estimated in the second quarter, expanding by 2.8%, the Commerce Department said Friday.
September 26, 2008Rail, Intermodal Traffic Decline for Week
Rail and intermodal traffic declined for the week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, with much of it due to Hurricane Ike, the Association of American Railroads said.
September 26, 2008Court Refuses to Block Ports Plan
A federal appeals court last week denied American Trucking Associations’ request for an injunction to block the Oct. 1 start of the clean trucks program at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
September 29, 2008Experts Cite Driver Behavior as a Key Factor in Extending Service Life, Raising Efficiency
From maintaining optimum air pressure to avoiding jack-rabbit starts, a truck driver’s actions affect not only the life expectancy of tires but also a vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
September 29, 2008Diesel Slips Under $4 a Gallon
Diesel fuel’s national average price fell 6.5 cents to $3.958 a gallon, the 10th straight weekly decline and the first time it has fallen below the $4 mark in almost six months, the Department of Energy said Sept. 22, although a surge in crude oil prices added uncertainty to the outlook.
September 29, 2008Freight Worries Growing
Truck tonnage gained 2.6% in August from last year but fell sharply from July, which analysts said was evidence of a deteriorating freight market that could become even worse because of mounting economic uncertainty and financial market problems.
September 29, 2008