Fuel
Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.
Utility Trailer Teams Up With Germany’s Schmitz Cargobull
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. unveiled plans Sept. 11 for a joint venture with Germany’s Schmitz Cargobull Corp. that will be known as Cargobull North America.
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Diesel Issues Could Worsen Due to Lack of Crude From OPEC+
The diesel market is pricing in a crisis, one that soon could get even worse because of a lack of the type of crude that’s good for making the fuel.
BP CEO Looney Quits Over Past Relationships With Colleagues
BP Plc CEO Bernard Looney has resigned over the failure to fully disclose past relationships with colleagues.
Clean Fuel Demand Pushing Biofuel Growth
U.S. biofuel production is burgeoning in the race to meet federal and state government mandates to lower heavy truck emissions.
Diesel Price Rises 4.8¢ to $4.54 a Gallon
The national average diesel price kept on its upward course, climbing 4.8 cents to reach $4.54, according to Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 11.
The Trucking Industry Tackles Carbon Tracking
As corporate reporting on greenhouse gas emissions becomes commonplace, more shippers will turn to their freight transportation providers for help tracking their carbon footprints.
Card Skimming at Truck Stops Is a Huge Problem for Fleets
Many of us have had to deal with the unfortunate problem of credit card fraud. You look at your monthly card statement and your eyes get wide after seeing the total.
Trucking’s Many Roads to Decarbonization
Trucking already has made strides to reduce emissions but carriers will need to comply with stricter regulations ahead. So how will the industry achieve these carbon reduction goals?
Diesel Prices Up 1.7¢ in Seventh Straight Increase
Diesel prices climbed for the seventh week in a row, although the increase was a modest 1.7 cents a gallon nationally.
Battery Maker Clarios Expands Low-Voltage Systems
Global battery supplier Clarios is expanding its engineering capabilities and developing new technologies to meet the shifting power demands of modern vehicles.