The U.S. biodiesel industry produced more than 1 billion gallons of fuel in 2011, a key milestone. Continue Reading

Fleets based or operating in California have until July 1 to submit “phase-in” compliance plans, giving them until 2015 to comply with the state’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements of using aerodynamic equipment and fuel efficient tires. But in order to take advantage of this extension, fleets must register with the California Air Resources Board and submit their compliance plans by the July 1 deadline. If they don’t, all trailers in the fleet domiciled in Continue Reading

A study to analyze the impact of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) fuel efficiency program seeks the input of federal, state and local agencies, Indian tribes and the public to help identify environmental issues and reasonable alternatives. Comments are directed to take into account the unique demands of heavy-duty applications, as well as the structure of the trucking Continue Reading