Trucking Industry Safety News

The shipments rose to 8.2 million barrels a day, according to data published May 6 from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Iranian media reported that shipowners need to send an email to an organization called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority if they want to send ships through the strait.

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon on May 5, according to AAA.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.2% to $110.78.

Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.

MicroVision is expanding its portfolio of lidar sensors and perception software to support advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving.

The Department of Transportation has awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants, with Alaska, Texas and Florida gaining the highest amounts.

The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 5.7% to $114.28.

But U.S. domestic inventories are quickly depleting, and America’s oil producers are struggling to keep up. 

MSC plans a new service linking Europe with isolated Middle East ports, using trucking across Saudi Arabia and smaller vessels in the Persian Gulf.