SPECIAL REPORT: Truck OEMs stand by EPA in Navistar lawsuit

WASHINGTON -- Pro-SCR truck and engine makers have returned serve against rival OEM Navistar's legal challenge of their chosen emissions technology' for 2010.

US truckers join coalition calling for oil speculation limits

WASHINGTON -- As oil prices rose over $70 per barrel last week and Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for oil prices, the American Trucking Associations joined a coalition of trade associations asking Congress to rein in excessive speculation in the commodities markets.

Scrap cap ‘n trade plan, truckers tell Congress

WASHINGTON -- A cap-and-trade mandate in the U.S. would impose significant costs on truckers and jeopardize their businesses, American Trucking Associations First Vice Chairman Tommy Hodges told a Congressional Committee.

Daimler says next-gen biodiesels test well

BERLIN, Germany -- A European test of second-generation biodiesel fuels made from hydrotreated vegetable oils showed reduced emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based diesel.

SPECIAL REPORT: Navistar tries to block rivals’ role in EPA lawsuit

WASHINGTON -- Navistar doesn't want its competitors butting into its court challenge of the EPA's decision to allow a rival technology for 2010 engines.

Hot fuel issue heats up this summer

LINCOLN, N.E. -- Policy makers in the U.S. will vote later this summer whether to mandate or allow automatic temperature compensation at fuel pumps.

Canadian fleet close to Continental best

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Scotlynn Commodities came up short in a North America-wide fuel mileage competition, but still holds bragging rights in Canada.

Volvo ready to roll

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America is now accepting orders for new EPA 2010-compliant trucks, with delivery starting later this year.

Marine Atlantic ferries in fuel surcharge

PORT AUX BASQUES, Nfld. -- The price of oil is going up, which means the price of diesel is going up, which means on the east coast fuel surcharges at the ferry docks are coming back.

Hendrickson divisions join SmartWay

ITASCA, Ill. -- Four divisions of Hendrickson -- Truck Suspension Systems, Trailer Suspension Systems, Auxiliary Axle Systems, and Bumper and Trim -- recently joined the U.S. EPA SmartWay program.

Study clears the air on diesel emissions

ARLINGTON, Va. -- After you read this story, print it off, make a bunch of copies and hand it out to anyone who tells you heavy-duty trucks are hard on the environment.

Carriers concerned over passing of cap ‘n trade bill

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House has passed a energy bill that includes a "cap and trade" provision and trucking fleets aren't happy.

Unpopular carbon tax jumps July 1

VICTORIA -- Tomorrow is Canada Day, and what could be more Canadian than paying more taxes?

Golden State postpones controversial reefer regs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Cross-border reefer carriers sweating over costly new truck refrigeration unit rules in California have been given a short compliance reprieve.

Pro SCR survey finds fleets leaning to SCR in ’10

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With six months to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, a survey commissioned by the coalition developing SCR (selective catalytic reduction) engines, concludes that, naturally, interest among carriers for their technology remains higher than increased EGR.