Fuel prices and developments affect the entire supply chain, and can place a lot of pressure on carriers. Check back here for news and information related to fuel prices and the gas sector, plus insights and analysis on trends and issues impacting the industry.
A lack of crews and a slowdown in system operations is squeezing intermodal capacity and shutting off an alternative for those looking to move away from trucks.
Delta bought a refinery to hedge its exposure to the jet fuel market, and now it wants some partners to help share the burden of other fuels.
After remaining flat in 2015-16, the average fleet fuel economy for the nation’s top fleets improved in 2017, according to research conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
A mileage-based user fee pilot program using Azuga technology is helping to prove the viability of mileage-based vehicle taxes.
Toyota has unveiled its second-generation hydrogen-electric truck, which builds upon the success of the first model that has been hauling live loads in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Realizing the need for its customers to have easy access to and use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the future, Penske Truck Leasing has joined the global Charging Interface Initiative e.V. association.
Workhorse Group, a technology company focused on offering sustainable mobility solutions, announced a new public offering of its common stock to raise additional funds as it works towards profitability.
Revenue growth for the ocean and air 3PL was strong, but margins at Expeditors tightened.
In today’s pickup, CEOs on analysts calls don’t see a peak and see better driver retention for their companies. Also: OPEC output and a change in Chinese scrap policy.
Cummins Inc. announced record earnings for its second quarter this morning, and that news was immediately overshadowed by an engine recall that has already impacted 230,000 vehicles and now will encompass an additional 500,000 heavy-duty truck models.
Toyota Motor has been testing a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck in port operations in California, but yesterday it took that program to the next level with introduction of Version 2 of the truck with more range and other features.
Fuel remains among the largest costs for both carriers and shippers but based on the current practice of using a fuel surcharge to mitigate volatility in pricing, both parties remain at risk of ending up on the losing end of the deal.
Heather Mueller from Breakthrough Fuels will look at the best fuel strategies for the trucking industry.
Solar power may not be the cure-all for reducing fuel costs, but it can provide assistance and achieve payback in relatively short time if used in the right applications.
Third-party supply chain provider NFI along with Penske Truck Leasing will take delivery of and test Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) electric vehicles.
A united retail fuel industry thanked EPA and the Trump administration for hearing and responding to their concerns and proposing renewable fuel obligations.
Most may not associate the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) with freight movement, but the organization is working hard to change that and the industry, launching a new transport decarbonization tool on Wednesday.
Vnomics is changing the way fleets look at fuel efficiency by leveraging connected sensors, machine learning, and data modeling to automatically deliver actionable and meaningful insights on fuel efficiency.
Anheuser-Busch will purchase up to 800 Nikola Motor Company hydrogen-electric trucks as part of a plan to convert its dedicated fleet to alternative fuel by 2025.
Nikola Motor has sued Tesla for patent infringement on its Nikola One, at left. The Tesla model is at right. Nikola claims Tesla violated patents on door placement, wraparound windshield and the fuselage.
