Mack Trucks Discontinues Titan Model, 16-Liter Engine
Mack Trucks' lineup of heavy-duty vehicles is about to get a little lighter.
January 25, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Christmas Ham Fat Used to Make Renewable Diesel Fuel
Finnish company Neste used waste fat from Christmas hams to produce about 2,641 gallons of its renewable diesel fuel, according to the oil refining and marketing firm.
January 24, 2017National Diesel Average Falls 1.6¢ to $2.569
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.6 cents to $2.569 a gallon, while crude oil prices showed little change from the previous week.
January 23, 2017TFI International Expands Into Last-Mile Medical Delivery With Acquisition
TFI International (formerly TransForce Inc.) acquired the ground transportation business of World Courier in the United States from pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp.
January 23, 2017UPS, FedEx, Amazon Form Twin 33s Advocacy Group
A new coalition of shippers and retailers led by UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Amazon.com plans to call on members of Congress to support the nationwide access of twin 33-foot trailers, a move likely to ignite a contentious debate among lawmakers during the 115th Congress.
January 23, 2017Trailer Group Asks Court to Review Final Greenhouse-Gas Phase 2 Rule
Two trade associations filed petitions for review of the Phase 2 final federal rule on greenhouse-gas regulations for trucks, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has combined them into a single case to be heard by a panel of three judges to be chosen later.
January 23, 2017Diesel Price Reverses, Declines 1.2¢ to $2.585
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.2 cents to $2.585 a gallon, while oil prices hovered near $52 a barrel and the glut in crude inventories continued, even with cuts in production.
January 17, 2017Missouri Senate Fuel Tax Hike Sponsor Says It’s House’s Turn on Funding
A 5.9 cents per gallon fuel tax hike that had the support of then-Gov. Jay Nixon passed the Missouri Senate and two House committees last year, only to have the full lower chamber not even bring the bill up for a vote.
January 17, 2017Opinion: Appreciate Truck Drivers Every Day of the Year
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept. 11–17 last year here in America. It is recognized as a time to honor and acknowledge the nation’s truck drivers for their dedication and hard work and for putting up with extraordinarily challenging working conditions throughout the year.
January 16, 2017Ports Turn to Natural Gas in Quest for Cleaner Marine Fuel
The tightening of emissions limits for deep-water ships has some of North America’s busiest ports chasing a new opportunity.
January 12, 2017