Editorial: The Clean-Truck Paradox
For anyone who operates a commercial truck, there is little doubt about the importance of the vehicle’s fuel efficiency — especially in this era of historically high diesel and gasoline prices.
February 20, 2007Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Diesel Price Jumps 4.1 Cents to $2.476 a Gallon
The average national price of retail diesel fuel jumped 4.1 cents to $2.476 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
February 13, 2007Forward Air Reports Flat Fourth-Quarter Profit
Forward Air Corp., a contractor to the air cargo industry, reported its fourth-quarter net income matched the previous year’s, at $12.2 million, while earnings per share climbed to 40 cents a share from 38 cents.
February 13, 2007NATSO Expects More Biodiesel Sales
SAN ANTONIO — Truck-stop industry officials meeting here said their main focus this year would be preparing for the expected increase in biodiesel use.
February 12, 2007Letters to the Editor: Hybrid Trucks, Diesel vs. Gasoline
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. Undoubtedly, there is a need to pursue alternatives to decrease fuel consumption, lower our dependency on fossil fuels, promote cleaner air and reduce CO2 emissions.
February 9, 2007DOE Lowers 2007 Diesel Price Forecast to $2.59 a Gallon
Diesel prices will average $2.59 this year, down from $2.705 last year and 7 cents below an earlier forecast, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
February 6, 2007ArvinMeritor Expects Loss From Emissions Unit Sale
ArvinMeritor Inc. said it would take a loss on the pending $310 million sale of its emissions technology business to a private equity firm, Bloomberg reported.
February 6, 2007Diesel Price Rises 2.2 Cents to $2.435 a Gallon
The average price of retail diesel fuel rose 2.2 cents to $2.435 a gallon, marking the first increase in eight weeks, the Department of Energy said late Monday.
February 6, 2007UPS Orders 27 Boeing Jets for Air Shipments
UPS Inc. said Monday it has ordered 27 new Boeing jets to support its growing package business while providing broad options for the management of its air fleet.
February 5, 2007EPA Boosts Enforcement of ULSD Labeling Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has increased enforcement of its fuel-pump labeling rule after finding that the majority of retail diesel pumps it tested did not display ultra-low-sulfur-diesel labels, even though they were dispensing ULSD.
February 5, 2007