California state regulators enacted strict air emission rules Friday that will ban much of the current fleet of diesel trucks from all ports statewide, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.
December 10, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
California Approves Port Emissions Rules
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Opinion: Dealing With California’s Reefer Rules
The California Air Resources Board is recommending that truckers with transport refrigeration units, also known as reefers, pay attention to upcoming deadlines to avoid penalties.
December 10, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Technology, Equipment
SDA Unveils EyStar Pocket-Size GPS Unit
Secured Digital Applications, a provider of asset-tracking services, has unveiled its new pocket-size Bluetooth Global Positioning System receiver, saying it offers a cheaper alternative to comparable vehicle-mounted systems.
December 10, 2007Fuel, Business, Government
Diesel Dips 2.8¢ to $3.416 a Gallon
The average price of retail diesel slipped below its record high last week, dipping 2.8 cents to $3.416 a gallon, the U.S. Department of Energy reported, citing a decline in demand for distillate fuels.
December 10, 2007Fuel, Government, Business
Senate Blocks Energy Bill
Senate Republicans Friday blocked an energy bill that would have boosted taxes on oil and gas companies and raised fuel economy standards for most vehicles, Bloomberg reported.
December 7, 2007Business, Fuel, Government
UTi Worldwide’s 3Q Profit Improves
Air and ocean freight forwarder UTi Worldwide said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 14% to $34.9 million or 35 cents a share, from $30.5 million or 31 cents a year ago.
December 6, 2007Fuel, Business, Government
Oil Falls Following DOE Report
Oil prices dipped Wednesday following an Energy Department report that showed distillate inventories, which include diesel fuel and home heating oil, rose last week.
December 5, 2007Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government
Diesel Drops 2.8¢ to $3.416
The national average price of retail diesel fuel fell 2.8 cents from last week’s all-time record to $3.416 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.
December 4, 2007Business, Fuel
Big Biodiesel Plant Opening in Iowa Tuesday
A large biodiesel plant that will be one of the world’s 10 largest biodiesel facilities is scheduled to open Tuesday in Iowa, the Albert Lea (Minn.) Tribune newspaper reported.
December 3, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Automakers Say Deal Should Prevent States from Setting Emissions Standards
U.S. automakers say congressional legislation to boost U.S. fuel-economy standards 40% should halt efforts by states to restrict emissions, Bloomberg reported Monday.
December 3, 2007