Natural gas will become a more popular fuel for commercial trucks if Navistar International and Clean Fuels Corp. can help it, and they intend to. Continue Reading

For the first time in three weeks, average U.S. diesel and gas prices dropped, but only by less than a tenth of a cent for each. The current averages for diesel and gas are $3.848 and $3.389, respectively, down from last week’s $3.854 and $3.391. Continue Reading

There’s been a lot of interest in natural gas as an alternative fuel for some types of trucking, largely because of its attractive price compared to diesel. But a study released by the U.S. Department of Energy says if natural gas exports continue to increase, it could cause prices here in the U.S. to rise by between 36% and 54% by 2018. Continue Reading

The California Air Resources Board voted to introduce some changes to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard to streamline procedures and clarify language. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels 10 percent by 2020. Continue Reading

The Department of Energy’s monthly short-term energy outlook projects that diesel fuel will average nearly $3 a year before eclipsing that mark in 2011. Gasoline will rise to $2.84 a gallon this year from $2.35 last year and continue climbing to an average $2.97 in 2011, DOE said, pinning the gain to projected higher crude Continue Reading

A composite heavy-duty air cleaner available from Racor is ideal for gasoline and diesel powered equipment used in high dust environments. Durable enough to withstand excessive vibration and extreme temperatures, the air cleaner is lightweight and offers Continue Reading

Though fuel prices have held steady for nearly a month now, concerns remain among transportation experts on what the future may hold. Last year’s spikes in diesel came on so quickly that Continue Reading

Two Canadian trucking groups are calling for a more standardized approach in the way mandatory biodiesel programs are being introduced. Among the chief concerns are how higher grades react Continue Reading

A new trailer wheel flap could boost tractor-trailer fuel economy up to 0.5 miles per gallon, according to the company. Lightweight and reasonably priced, Andersen Eco-Flaps were Continue Reading

Finding a location that accepts your fuel card could just be a text message away. Fleet One recently announced its “Location Finder” texting service, which allows drivers or employees on the road