Business Groups Say Time Is Now to Increase Gas Tax for Roads
The largest U.S. business lobby and the trucking industry joined forces to urge skeptical lawmakers to increase federal fuel taxes for the first time in a quarter century to raise money for crumbling roads and bridges.
March 7, 2018Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Pilot Flying J to Expand Truck Care Services in 2018
ATLANTA — Seven Truck Care service center locations are planned to debut by the middle of the year, Pilot Flying J executives announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 6.
March 7, 2018Planes, Trains and Trucks: Global Trade Boom Fires Up Oil Demand
The strength of oil consumption took analysts by surprise last year, and played a big role in crude’s recovery to a three-year high in January.
March 7, 2018Valvoline Introduces Oil for Natural Gas Engines
ATLANTA — Valvoline Inc. launched an engine oil approved for use in natural gas fleet engines, the company announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 7.
March 7, 2018Shell Debuts Fuel-Efficient Truck Concept
ATLANTA — Shell Rotella in cooperation with Airflow Truck Co. introduced the “Project Starship” concept truck here, a hand-built, street-legal, one-of-a-kind tractor-trailer equipped with technologies and equipment designed to maximize fuel efficiency.
March 6, 2018Diesel Drops 1.5¢ to $2.992 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel average dropped 1.5 cents to $2.992 a gallon, its fourth consecutive decline, the Department of Energy reported March 5.
March 5, 2018Michelin Unveils Trailer Aero Package, Wide-Base Tire
ATLANTA — Michelin North America has unveiled a trailer aerodynamics package for dry van and refrigerated trailers, a five-piece kit that incorporates side skirts, trailer-end fairings, aerodynamic mud flaps and a wake reducer to deliver what the company said is up to 7.4% improvement in fuel efficiency.
March 4, 2018NACFE Expands Strategy to Include New Technologies
ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced an expanded organizational strategy, including an updated brand identity and website, as it seeks to guide the development and eventual implementation of future technologies.
March 4, 2018TravelCenters Reports Mixed 4Q, Full-Year Results
TravelCenters of America reported mixed earnings for the fourth quarter and 2017 as it experienced lower gross fuel margin on lower volume, among other factors, while nonfuel revenue rose in both periods.
March 1, 2018Anchorage’s First-Ever Tax on Gas and Diesel Fuel Takes Effect
Anchorage drivers will pay an extra 10 cents per gallon at the pump starting March 1, with the city’s first-ever tax on gasoline and diesel fuel taking effect.
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