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Experts Warn of Spiking DEF Prices
The BlueDEF booth at a conference. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Prices for the diesel exhaust fluid that is a vital component of emissions systems on newer trucks are rising as costs for urea — a core DEF ingredient — have jumped.
February 22, 2021Old World Industries Acquires Dasco’s DEF Business
Old World Industries announced it acquired Dasco Inc.’s diesel exhaust fluid and prilled [pellet] automotive-grade urea global business and assets.
November 1, 2019Opinion: Ensuring Quality of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Can Help Keep Trucks Running Smoothly
Fleet managers and truck drivers both need to understand that the quality of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) going into their vehicles is as important as the quality of the engine oils or fuels used in their vehicles.
March 20, 2019Love’s Offers Private Label DEF in Consumer Packaging
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Love’s Travel Stops now offers its own private-label diesel exhaust fluid in a 2½-gallon container for auto diesel customers and professional truck drivers.
October 9, 2018Musket Expands DEF Network With North Carolina Site
Love’s Travel Stops in the Greensboro, N.C., region will get DEF from a wholesale bulk rack. (Eric Roth/Love's Travel Stops)
Musket Corp. announced it opened a diesel exhaust fluid wholesale bulk rack in Greensboro, N.C.
June 29, 2018Rep. DeFazio Introduces Transportation Infrastructure Legislation
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Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a transportation infrastructure bill on March 22 that he said will increase the gasoline and diesel tax by about a penny to provide about $500 billion in funding to rebuild U.S. roads, bridges and transit systems.
March 22, 2017Volvo Said to Be Working With Investment Bank to Sell Defense Division
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Truck maker Volvo AB is working with investment bank Rothschild & Co. to sell its defense unit, according to people familiar with the matter.
February 3, 2017Volkswagen Scandal Harkens Back to Truck Engine Makers’ 1998 Battle With EPA
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen cheated on air-pollution rules for its diesel cars with a defeat device, reminiscent of 1998 when heavy-duty truck manufacturers were doing the same thing.
September 22, 2015DeFazio Names Ranking Dems For T&I Subcommittees
Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, has announced which T&I Democrats will be the ranking members on the subcommittees.
January 21, 2015Trade Gap Shrinks More Than Forecast as US Oil Imports Dry Up
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The trade deficit narrowed in November as U.S. petroleum imports sank to the lowest level in more than five years.
January 7, 2015