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.

Keystone State anti-idling law kicks in

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Heavy-duty diesel vehicles traveling in Pennsylvania are now barred from idling more than five minutes per hour.

First time in two years gas is hot, diesel’s not

TORONTO -- Not that there's many upsides to an economic downturn, but it seems the North American trucking slump is directly resulting is falling diesel prices -- so much so, that diesel costs at the pump are expected to fall below gasoline for the first time since 2007.

BCTA seeks carbon tax freeze

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association would like to see the provincial government to ease a financial burden on the trucking industry and put the carbon tax in limbo.

The big flap over fuel savings

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Rosemary Andersen of Anderson Flaps says she was as surprised as anybody to learn that their "EcoFlaps" actually conserve fuel.

Kenworth adds anti-siphon device to trucks

KIRKLAND, Wash -- Kenworth is now offering a tamper-resistant, durable, metal anti-siphoning device as standard on all Kenworth Class 8 vehicles specified with round diesel fuel tanks.

Truckstop chain to begin DEF rollout

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Travel Centers LLC has announced the details and scheduled rollout for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) availability at its North American truckstops.

EXCLUSIVE: Hebe’s T.O. take on economy, engine regs, and truckers on the ropes

TORONTO -- The North American owner-operator as we know him is nearing extinction. Keep reading because that's just one of many no-nonsense industry insights offered by the outspoken former Freightliner honcho-turned-Navistar International senior VP, North American sales operations, while in Toronto last week

Vancouver Port standards to hold steady until 2017

VANCOUVER -- Last April 1, Port Metro Vancouver stepped up the requirements on the Truck Licensing System (TLS) environmental requirements and this April the port is set to do the same.

Monster fuel tax hike proposed for Granite State

CONCORD, N.H. -- It's a good thing New Hampshire is one of the smallest states geographically because, if lawmakers get their way, truckers might want to avoid filling up there.

MATS: Bendix system boosts fuel economy and acceleration

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Although it may sound like something from the future, the Bendix Pneumatic Booster System (PBS) is getting close to reality and is the first air management system of its kind to simultaneously improve fuel economy and vehicle acceleration, while reducing engine emissions.

MATS: Volvo eliminates active regeneration in 0-10 trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Volvo says its ability to eliminate active regenerations in 2010 engines "tips the scales" of the engine emmessions debate back SCR's way.

MATS: Mack provides real-world SCR testing updates

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Extensive field-testing on Mack Trucks' selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology for the next round of emissions standards has the 2010 engines performing very well in customer test fleets.

Petro-Can, Suncor merge

CALGARY -- Two Canadian oil giants have come together in a $43.3 billion merger.

Engine makers find solidarity in SCR

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Not only will SCR technology provide engine makers with an option to meet stringent U.S. EPA rules in 2010, it also gives them an opportunity to finally agree on something.