Trucking Industry News

In an effort to conserve expensive fuel, many companies are exploring ways to reduce the rear drag on trucks, according to The Trucker.

President Barack Obama recently announced a proposal that would slash oil imports by one-third by 2025 as part of a initiative called Blueprint for A Secure Energy Future, Trucking Info reports.

Recent civil unrest in North Africa has increased the price of diesel. As a result, the trucking industry and Congress are exploring alternative methods to help reduce the dependency companies have on foreign supply.

In an effort to reduce fuel costs for specific companies, The PS Energy Group is providing a supply of cleaner, cheaper alternative gas for fleets and vehicles by working with Clean Energy Fuels Corporation.

Gas prices recently fluctuated dramatically due to unrest in Northern Africa. After a brief reprise, the price of on-highway diesel is increasing again, Trucking Info reports.

Despite the troubles in the trucking industry, orders for equipment continue to strengthen as freight haulers generate strong revenue, Fleet Owner reports.

Officials from Penske recently announced that companies that seek ways to inexpensively replace older vehicles with used late-model low-mileage models may find it more difficult to achieve in 2011, Fleet Owner reports.

Many experts say that individuals can get a good look at the American economy just by seeing how the trucking industry is performing.

Despite the increased fuel prices due to civil unrest in Libya, some state governments are exploring options in raising the diesel tax.

A study conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute for the Department of Transportation shows that integrated vehicle-based safety systems for heavy trucks may help reduce certain vehicle accidents, Fleet Owner reports.