Diesel fuel

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While times of uncertainty like these can be troubling, what goes up must come down – or at least level off. The price of diesel fuel is projected to lower to a national average of $3.09 in middle and latter parts of the coming year, offering a sigh of relief for trucking.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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Renewable natural gas (RNG) has emerged as the leading pathway for low-carbon, clean air trucking.

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Diesel is the most energy-dense transportation fuel

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Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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Why Are Diesel Fuel Prices Higher Than Gasoline Prices?

Howard Energy Partners will provide logistic solutions for renewable diesel at Diamond Green Diesel’s new plant in Port Arthur, Texas.

Self-Driving Trucks. The Future of Trucking?

FreightWaves’ John Kingston outlines how the rising price of crude flows through to cargo shippers and how it changes the trucking-versus-rail equation.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will ease restrictions for obtaining a CDL. Plus, Schneider is boosting driver pay again and Navistar reports lower truck sales and earnings.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Nikola founder Trevor Milton can start selling his shares on Monday. Plus, what roles PACs play for transportation stakeholders and how diesel supporters feel about a Joe Biden presidency.

Rumours of diesel’s death under the incoming administration are greatly exaggerated, industry advocates say.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, OOIDA will back FMCSA in a lawsuit defending hours-of-service changes. Plus, regional carriers could see a strong holiday season and equipment orders are up and that could complicate 2020 rate forecasting.

Fleet management solutions provider Samsara looked at 130 million trips since the beginning of 2020 and found truck traffic running at 95% of prepandemic volumes, with more speeding and less hard braking.

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Plummeting prices make ExxonMobil’s fuel system-friendly diesel formulation that eliminates additives and reduces NOx emissions a better deal.

Aperia has launched a virtual training and support program for its tire inflation system to help fleets continue proper tire maintenance. Plus, diesel prices drop, Werner president talks trucking, and Earth Day brings somber reminders.

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Diesel prices, like all commodities, are priced based in real-time based on the balance of supply and demand. Before we dive into how diesel prices are generated, we should discuss the two most important factors in what prices consumers will see at the pump: retail and wholesale.

Most big rigs in the U.S. have tanks that range in capacity from 120 gallons per tank up to 150 gallons and depending on the radius of operation, may have one tank for shorter hauls or two tanks for longer ones.

Action allows ship owners to buy less expensive marine fuel to meet Jan. 1 regulation.

Kayla Matthews writes about the changes coming to the shipping and logistics industry as IMO 2020 takes effect in less than six weeks.

Fuel card and business payments provider, FLEETCOR, reports increases in fuel and toll revenue. Management said that they are seeing general softness across all trucking markets, domestically and abroad.

With diesel fuel powering 97% of all heavy-duty trucks, it seems silly to predict its industry dominance will end. But don’t tell that to California where the good can be the enemy of the great.

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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”.

Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources.

A look at where fuel prices stand for the week.

FreightWaves’ Freight Intel Group has released a new study of the impact of IMO 2020 on the U.S. trucking industries (and other industries). Read what may happen to diesel fuel prices.

The FreightWaves Freight Intel Group is producing research culled from FreightWaves SONAR and other sources. Read about its first several research papers and how to learn more.

UPS makes largest renewable natural gas buy in history with a 170 million gallon purchase

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller assesses current conditions impacting trucking and outlines what is ahead for the industry.

The fluctuating price of fuel makes it difficult for carriers and shippers to know the exact cost to move freight. Genesis Fuel is offering a way to pre-buy diesel at a set price, adding certainty to the cost for both parties.

EIA still sees no uniform international policy on how the IMO 2020 regulation will be enforced.

While propane doesn’t pack quite the punch diesel does, it does produce enough power to handle many of the tasks at a fraction of the overall cost, advocates say, so why is not a more popular fuel for commercial operations?

Tax incentives that make for cheaper diesel fuel ran out in 2018, and the trucking industry is looking for a vehicle on which to extend it. Could it be the border wall?

Electric vehicle makers can learn from some of the lessons that natural gas developers faced when introducing that fuel source to trucking.

The EIA becomes one of the first major forecasters to put a price per gallon estimate on what is going to happen to diesel prices when the new rule kicks in.

It’s a long road from the wellhead down to the fuel going into a truck. Who makes money along the way?

A new rule in Mexico will boost demand for ultra low sulfur diesel. Also: the Saudis pull back from the U.S. and why it isn’t a big deal.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston, discuss what’s going on with diesel and oil right now.

The measure would have rolled back diesel fuel taxes from 36 to 16 cents a gallon.

As it continues work toward disrupting the traditional diesel-powered truck market in North America, Nikola Motor Company is eyeing another continent for its hydrogen-electric tractor: Europe.

Technology startup FR8 Revolution has received an investment from Sandhills Publishing as well as announced a new technology partnership with the company.

Two bills introduced in the U.S. House last week could potentially change the classification of port truckers, requiring them to become employee drivers.

The news out of the Middle East on Thursday that OPEC would continue recent production cuts in an effort to boost oil prices may have upset some oil traders, but it shouldn’t have much effect on diesel fuel prices at the pumps, according to experts.