The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.6 cents to $2.976 as the price of a barrel of crude slipped to $61 as analysts expected U.S. production to continue at a high level. Trucking’s main fuel has seen five consecutive declines totaling 11 cents.
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RoadOne Buys Jarvis Trans
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics purchased Jarvis Trans Inc., to continue its expansion in the Northeast.
Momentum Adds Enhanced Electronics Communication System
Momentum Fuel Technologies introduced GreenLync 2.0, an enhanced electronics communication system for its line of compressed natural gas fuel systems for Class 6-8 trucks.
Hornady Launches Minimum Pay Plan for Drivers
Hornady Transportation this month began a driver compensation program designed to give drivers a guaranteed weekly gross minimum pay.
Shell Joins Board of the California Fuel Cell Partnership
The California Fuel Cell Partnership announced Shell has become a member of its executive board. Shell is the first energy company to join the board.
California Highway Patrol Program Catches L.A. Cargo Crooks
The California Highway Patrol Cargo Theft Interdiction Program in February arrested 15 members of a suspected theft crew in Los Angeles County following a seven-month investigation of organized commercial burglary. The total value of the stolen cargo w…
UPS Appoints Jim Barber as Chief Operating Officer
Atlanta-based UPS Inc. announced it is appointing Jim Barber as chief operating officer.
FTR boosts Class 8, trailer production forecasts
Surge in orders lays foundation for more “optimistic” projections for 2018, firm says.
Top 10 quietest and most scenic roads in America
Geotab finds the quietest and least traveled routes in all 50 states.
Outsize Gains in US Employment Show Scope for Economic Growth
The U.S. labor market still has plenty of room to run. That’s the message from government data on March 9, which gave multiple indications America’s jobs situation isn’t as tight as previously thought, sending stocks and bond yields higher.