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Diesel Drops 3.8¢ a Gallon to $3.876

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 15:54
The national average diesel price resumed its decline after a one-week increase, slipping 3.8 cents to $3.876 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Jan. 1.

Driver Recruitment Success Hinges on Freight Turnaround

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 15:29
The demand for professional trucks drivers next year has become difficult for experts to predict with how much it ultimately will rely on an anticipated freight market turnaround.

Port Leaders Cautiously Optimistic for 2024

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 13:15
The nation’s port leaders are optimistic that 2024 will be good for container operators as billions in federal, state and private construction money pour into the facilities.

GM Slams San Francisco in Lawsuit Over $108 Million Tax Bill

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 11:37
General Motors Co. said in a lawsuit that San Francisco unfairly taxed it $108 million over seven years, despite the automaker having very low sales and almost no personnel in the city.

Federal Funding Bill Tops Election-Year Agenda

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 10:14
Budget negotiations will consume the attention of congressional leaders for much of January.

Trailer Orders Fall for First Time in Five Months in November

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 10:06
U.S. trailer orders fell for the first time in five months in November, diving more than 40% month-over-month, according to preliminary data released by ACT Research.

Tesla Beats Q4 Delivery Forecast, Falls Behind BYD Globally

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 10:06
Tesla Inc. delivered more vehicles than expected in the fourth quarter, though not enough for the Elon Musk-led company to stay ahead of China’s BYD Co. in global electric car sales.

Rivian’s Quarterly EV Deliveries Fall Short of Estimates

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 09:39
Rivian Automotive Inc. missed expectations for quarterly electric vehicle deliveries, weighing on the manufacturer’s shares even as production ramped up during the past year.

Ports Report Mixed Results in November

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 08:58
An economy that is returning to more balanced spending between goods and services was reflected in mixed November results across the nation’s ports, as container volumes stabilized even as shippers moved goods in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.

Electric Car Models Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit Cut to 13

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 07:59
The number of electric vehicle models eligible for a popular $7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration kicked in on Jan. 1.

2024 Comdata and T-Chek Averages

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 16:50
2024 Diesel prices for Comdata are based on seven–day cash card transactions from more than 6,500 truck stops. T-Chek prices for self-service are based on purchases at more than 4,500 truck stops; wholesale prices are based on terminals and suppliers from 308 cities.

2024 Comdata and T-Chek Averages

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 16:50
2024 Diesel prices for Comdata are based on seven–day cash card transactions from more than 6,500 truck stops. T-Chek prices for self-service are based on purchases at more than 4,500 truck stops; wholesale prices are based on terminals and suppliers from 308 cities.

2024 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 14:39
2024 Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.

2024 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 14:39
2024 Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.

CARB to Delay Enforcement of Registration Requirements

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 19:43
The California Air Resources Board is allowing fleets flexibility with some reporting requirements mandated under its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to take effect next year.

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