High Court Sides With Ala. in Fuel-Tax Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama should have an opportunity to substantiate its long-standing practice of issuing a fuel sales tax on railroads but not competitors in the trucking industry.
March 16, 2015Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Diesel Average Rises 0.8¢ to $2.944 as Warmer Weather Slows Increase
A gradual thawing out from the recent blast of cold weather that engulfed much of the United States helped slow the retail diesel and gasoline price increases last week, the Department of Energy reported.
March 16, 2015TravelCenters of America Profit Nearly Triples
TravelCenters of America, the only publicly traded truck stop operator, capitalized on a 65% improvement in fuel-sale profit margins to nearly triple net income to $34.3 million, or $0.91 per share.
March 13, 2015Teletrac, Navman Wireless to Develop Unified Telematics Platform Following Merger
Recently merged fleet-tracking providers Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless are working to develop a unified telematics platform while continuing to support their current product lines and customers.
March 13, 2015ARTBA Says Raise Fuel Tax 15 Cents, Give Taxpayers Rebates
The nation’s road builders have proposed that Congress hike the federal diesel and gasoline tax 15 cents a gallon and offset the cost for low- and middle-income people with tax rebates.
March 12, 2015Trains Carrying Crude in Canada to Face Tougher Safety Standards
Canada is strengthening proposed new safety standards for rail cars carrying crude oil, requiring thicker steel and other improvements after a 2013 derailment killed 47 people.
March 12, 2015Science Group Urges Strong Greenhouse Gas Rule
The Union of Concerned Scientists wants two federal agencies to set a rigorous standard for improvement in their rule on greenhouse gas emissions by heavy- and medium-duty trucks, which is due by the end of March.
March 11, 2015Three Trucking Companies Settle With Pilot in Fraud Case
Attorneys for three trucking companies have filed notices of undisclosed settlement agreements with Pilot Flying J in connection with diesel rebate fraud allegations contained in federal lawsuits filed against the truck-stop operator.
March 10, 2015DOE Boosts 2015 Diesel Price Forecast a Nickel to $2.89
Diesel fuel will average $2.89 per gallon at the pump this year, the Department of Energy reported, as it boosted its most recent forecast by 5 cents.
March 10, 2015Diesel Price Increase Slows as National Average Edges Up 0.8¢ to $2.944
Diesel’s pump price increase slowed as the fuel’s national average rose 0.8 cent to $2.944 a gallon, while gasoline’s increase also decelerated, the Department of Energy reported.
March 9, 2015