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Ten Ways to Improve Truck Fuel Efficiency and Reduce Costs

How better fuel efficiency can help truck drivers and fleets lower operating expenses and improve profitability

U.S. Considers Suspending Fuel Tax as Prices Rise

Fuel prices in the United States are once again putting pressure on the transportation and logistics industry. The White House is considering temporarily suspending the federal gasoline and diesel tax while prices at the pump reach levels not seen since 2022.

Fuel tax cuts gain momentum across U.S. states

In response to recent increases in fuel prices, lawmakers in several states have been working to adopt measures that temporarily suspend fuel taxes.

Essential tips to optimize fuel consumption

With fuel prices rising, experts have offered recommendations to help drivers optimize fuel consumption through good driving habits and proper vehicle maintenance.

Fuel costs spike nationwide, hitting drivers and truckers hard

The national average price of diesel fuel for the week ending March 23 was $5.375 per gallon.

Midwest states declare fuel emergencies

Fuel supply disruptions trigger emergencies in the Midwest. A combination of fuel supply disruptions and winter weather conditions is significantly affecting the supply chain in the U.S. Midwest. Since November 27, operations on Enterprise’s pipeline system have been limited, particularly impacting terminals in Wisconsin and neighboring states, according to Wisconsin officials. The reduced fuel flow […]

Massive fire at Chevron refinery sparks safety concerns and fuel price fears

A massive fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, the largest oil production facility on the West Coast. On the night of October 2, a massive fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, the largest oil production facility on the West Coast, located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to […]

Fuel efficiency strategies for trucking fleet

From avoiding idling to reducing the use of heating systems, implementing these strategies can lead to fuel savings of up to 30%. Road transportation in the U.S. spends approximately $105 billion annually on diesel fuel, according to data from Global Trade. This consumption accounts for up to 20% of operating costs—second only to wages—making fuel […]

In brief: border changes, independent contractor rule and fuel shortages

From the elimination of commercial vehicle traffic in El Paso to Nebraska’s fuel shortage, read some of today’s top industry news. Commercial vehicle traffic to be eliminated on the Bridge of the Americas, Texas Authorities in Texas and the U.S. General Services Administration have decided to move forward with a plan to eliminate commercial vehicle […]

Trump’s fuel economy rule reversal: key impacts

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has ordered the repeal of the miles-per-gallon regulations for cars and light trucks. One of the first mandates established by the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, is related to the main way the federal government currently regulates miles per gallon for cars and trucks, as well as air […]