Fuel prices

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller writes about methods to lower diesel fuel expenses for large and small trucking companies.

U.S. trucking operators, heed this warning from Asia. Maritime experts say that after the IMO 2020 deadline, fuel availability will be uncertain, scrubbers won’t work, stockpiles will “evaporate” and fuel prices will “go through the roof”.

Dart Transit celebrated its 85 years in business and Truck Driver Appreciation Week earlier this month, awarding drivers raffle prizes that included a new pickup, boat and Polaris ATV. Also, fuel prices jump, France tests no-Brexit and trucking group pushes port improvements.

Traveling carnival’s most important rides are reserved for the drivers in its trucks.

Continental and Leia are working on a 3D instrument display that brings to life the vehicle and its surroundings.

Automotive parts, tires, fuels and lubricant specialist U.S. Venture has bought energy information and supply chain management company Breakthrough Fuel for an undisclosed sum.

Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin sees more flooding in MO; Ibrahiim Bayaan evaluates the meaning of manufacturing; and John Paul Hampstead connects the dots between a large carrier’s earning report, the spread between wholesale and retail fuel, and air cargo.

It was only one trade and the comparisons to diesel prices are less than perfect. But there now is an actual transaction that reflects a value for now of what fuel might do under IMO2020.

Protests over rise in fuel taxes have turned violent in Paris, leaving two dead and 600 injured.

The Indian freight industry struggles with issues that most of the developing countries suffer with – like high fuel prices, inadequate infrastructure, lethargic governance, stifled technology adoption, and a general inefficiency in hauling equipment.

We take a look at August’s Class 8 natural gas truck retail sale numbers.

The depreciating Indian rupee coupled with rising fuel prices have hit the Indian transportation corridor quite hard. The Indian government is now coming up with new regulations and innovative transportation practices to ease pressure.