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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

BusinessEquipmentFuel

Diesel Rises 1.6垄 to $3.086 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.6 cents to $3.086 as oil slipped and continued to slide below $64 a barrel. It marked the fourth consecutive week of average diesel prices above $3.

February 5, 2018
EquipmentFuelPerspective

Opinion: Extreme Winter Temperatures Can Ravage Fuel Filters

The historic cold snap that gripped New England and the Mid-Atlantic to kick off the new year challenged fuel handlers, causing sporadic operational issues for diesel fuel distributors and their fleet customers.

February 5, 2018
BusinessFuelTCA

Four Defendants and a Cache of Questions Face Jury in Pilot Flying J Fraud Trial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - In a trial that exposed an underbelly of greed, fierce competition, thievery and even racism within a division of the nation鈥檚 largest diesel fuel retailer, jurors now face a slew of questions as the case comes to a close.

February 5, 2018
BusinessFuelTCA

Ex-President of Pilot Flying J Won鈥檛 Testify or Summon Witnesses in Ongoing Fraud Trial

As federal prosecutors wrapped up their case against him Jan. 31, former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood opted not to testify or present witnesses on his own behalf.

February 2, 2018
BusinessFuel

California Could See the Return of $4 Gasoline by May

Motorists in California, the state with the most expensive gasoline, could see pump prices that begin with a 4 again as oil markets rally.

January 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

ATA Chairman Dave Manning: Decongested Roads Important as Economy Improves

The potential economic benefits of a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, and the impact a new tax law is having on certain businesses, reinforces a need for better freight connectivity nationwide, ATA Chairman Dave Manning said Jan 31.

January 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Minnesota DOT Studies Tolling Along Major Twin Cities Routes

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is considering the cost of expanding its tolling program, according to a feasibility study of several major corridors.

January 31, 2018
BusinessFuelTCA

Jurors in Ongoing Pilot Flying J Fraud Trial Hear Tales of Betrayal, Deceit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. 鈥 A tearful Sherry Blake told jurors Jan. 29 she feels like a woman 鈥渂etrayed鈥 by the former boss who had considered her more like a 鈥渨ork wife鈥 than an executive assistant: former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood.

January 30, 2018
BusinessFuel

Crude Breaks $65 as Record Drawdown Whittles US Oil Stockpiles

Crude popped above $65 a barrel for the first time in more than three years after U.S. crude stockpiles fell for a 10th week in the longest stretch of declines on record.

January 24, 2018
BusinessFuel

Trillium CNG Expanding Alt-Fuel Options for Customers

Trillium CNG, the nation鈥檚 second-largest provider of compressed natural gas fuel and related services, is expanding the type of alternative fuels it offers and will underscore how they are produced upstream to maximize emission reductions.

January 23, 2018

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