The U.S. average retail price of diesel increased 2.2 cents to $2.819 a gallon — the highest price in over two years — as oil prices rallied on speculation production cuts will continue into 2018 following a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in November.
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Daimler Steps Up Electric Truck Rollout as Tesla Rivalry Looms
Daimler AG is stepping up plans to roll out electric-powered trucks as the world’s largest maker of commercial vehicles seeks to fend off newcomers like Tesla Inc. and Deutsche Post AG.
What we need to learn from natural disasters
The recent destructive hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico should put all of us on notice that we are not immune from the wrath of Mother Nature. Just looking at the video footage from these recent events should be enough to motivate us to t
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 30: Jersey Boys
Ray Martinez, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will appear on Capitol Hill on Halloween to endure a battery of questions from senators on the Commerce panel. Here’s the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Look outside for a more systematic approach to maintenance
The service maintenance market is undergoing enormous change. Dick Hyatt, president and CEO of Decisiv, speaking at the recent NationaLease Annual Meeting, said fleet expectations have changed and fleets are now expecting more from maintenance provid
Love’s Travel Stops opens in Newcastle, OK
Love’s adds truck parking to Interstate 44.
DENSO, FotoNation collaborate on image recognition technology
DENSO and Xperi announced DENSO will start joint technology development of cabin sensing with FotoNation, an Xperi group company specializing in image recognition technologies.
“The partnership will help DENSO significantly improve the performance of
Blockchain viewed as a protective measure for trucking
Use of this technology can also help develop “smart contracts” that could boost food transport safety and cargo security.
Crossword Puzzle Solution October 30, 2017
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 30, 2017 print edition.
Longhaul Trucker Chronicles Life on the Road in Book
Finn Murphy, 59, was groomed to be a college graduate. But when Murphy should have been a senior, he quit college to become a truck driver. Murphy is called a “bedbugger” for being a long-distance mover. He has chronicled his moving tales in a book, “The Long Haul: A Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road.”