US diesel falls to lowest level in four years

WASHINGTON -- The average price of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. fell almost 3 cents this week to $2.22 -- the lowest level since mid 2005, according to weekly figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Silver State ponders whopping diesel tax hike

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Gambling isn't the only way to go broke in Nevada. Filling up fuel tanks in the state is about to hurt truckers in their pockets too.

SPECIAL REPORT: Navistar tries to block rivals’ role in EPA lawsuit

WASHINGTON -- Navistar doesn't want its competitors butting into its court challenge of the EPA's decision to allow a rival technology for 2010 engines.

Alberta refinery supply still sporadic

EDMONTON -- A fierce storm nearly two weeks ago in Edmonton cut production at two refineries in the area, and while both are now operational getting fuel supply up to normal could take some time.

Greening Green: Fleets talk profitable ‘sustainability’

LAS VEGAS -- There are few truckers that don't want to be greener. The problem, made clear by many carriers at the American Trucking Associations' conference in Las Vegas yesterday, is balancing environmental responsibility with the price tag.

Fuel economy drives buyer satisfaction

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- The fuel economy of 2007 medium-duty truck engines has driven up owner satisfaction compared with that of the 2006 model-year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study.

EPA updates guidance for SCR engines

WASHINGTON -- In an effort to clear the air on its requirements for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) engines, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance on the miles and hours a truck can run after the DEF tank runs dry.

Diesel prices hit highs

NEW YORK -- U.S. diesel prices broke the $3 a gallon mark for the first time since November 2008, reports the Department of Energy.

NS extends fuel efficient technology rebates

HALIFAX -- Conserve Nova Scotia is extending Trucking Energy Efficiency Incentive Program rebates to Class 8 trucking carriers to September 30, 2010.

Nearly 60% of fleets plan truck orders

COLUMBUS, Ohio - SCR has taken the early lead in the engine emissions marketing race, according to CK Commercial Vehicle Research.

Navistar DT MaxxForce midrange gets EPA certification

WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Navistar International is inching closer to the EPA's 2010 0.20g NOx limit for its 2011 model year MaxxForce DT mid-range diesel.

Hybrid truck sales forecasted to surpass 100K

BOULDER, Colo. -- Medium and heavy-duty hybrid truck sales are forecasted to surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017, according to a report released by Pike research.