» Diesel Off 23% From Year Ago Prices Permalink
Tue, 12/02/2008 - 11:12 — adminAccording to an analysis of diesel fuel pricing from the Energy Information Administration by Longbow Research analyst Lee Klaskow, diesel fuel declined 1.8% from last week. “Diesel prices have now fallen by roughly 45.1% from the July 14 peak of $4.764 per gallon, and are 23.4% below the same period last year, Mr. Klaskow said. “The decline in average prices represents the 23rd sequential decline in the last 27 weeks and the fifth consecutive week of year-over-year contraction following over 14 months of increases.”
» Diesel Plunges 4.8% During Past Week, 27% Since July Peak Permalink
Tue, 10/21/2008 - 10:14 — adminAccording to Longbow Research transportation analyst Lee Klaskow, an analysis of Energy Information Administration data shows the price of diesel has declined $0.18 in the last week and 27% since July, to an average national price of $3.482 per gallon. See summary below. Mr. Klaskow said that despite recent moderation, prices are still 12.5% above the same period last year.
» The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Trucking Industry Set Out On Road To A Sustainable Future by Cutting CO2 Emissions and Fuel Consumption Permalink
Wed, 10/01/2008 - 13:18 — adminThe trucking industry and American Trucking Associations (ATA) launches Trucks Deliver a Cleaner Tomorrow, a program to reduce fuel consumption and cut CO2 emissions, and thereby combat the challenge of global climate.
» Kenworth White Paper on Fuel Economy Provides Useful Information To Help Address Operating Costs Permalink
Wed, 09/10/2008 - 09:21 — adminKIRKLAND, Wash., September 9, 2008 – Kenworth Truck Company, the industry leader in fuel efficiency, has produced the “Kenworth White Paper on Fuel Economy” to help meet the challenges of today’s high diesel prices and operating costs.
The comprehensive Kenworth white paper features detailed sections on aerodynamics, component spec’ing, route and idle management, driver behavior, proper maintenance, and advanced technology to assist truck operators in their efforts to increase fuel economy and manage operating costs.
» Refrigerated Fleet A&A Express Uses Kenworth T660s To Gain Superior Fuel Efficiency Permalink
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 13:52 — adminBRANDON, S.D., September 8, 2008 – Determined to tame soaring fuel costs, A&A Express purchased 40 new Kenworth T660s last year. “What sold us on the T660 is the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency,” said Larry Anderson, president of A&A Express.
Apparently pleased with the results he has received so far with his new trucks, Anderson has already ordered 45 more T660s for 2009.
» Sharp Transport Move To Aerodynamic Kenworth T2000s Boosts Fuel Efficiency Permalink
Fri, 09/05/2008 - 14:10 — adminETHRIDGE, Tenn. – Sharp Transport implemented a new business strategy in 2007. To combat rising fuel costs, management focused on ways to achieve better fuel economy in the future. Recognizing that its 140-truck fleet consisted mostly of big hoods, the company rewrote its purchasing specs in favor of aerodynamic, fuel-efficient trucks.
» Leading Transportation Company Going Green Permalink
Wed, 09/03/2008 - 13:04 — adminSt. Cloud, Minn. — Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) has launched a new EcoSolutions initiative. This effort is designed to inform the public and educate their employees about initiatives being taken throughout the company to address pressing environmental challenges such as climate change and waste production.
The company’s new website www.atsecosolutions.com celebrates their EcoSolutions Environmental Policy Statement, which outlines ATS’s goal to become a positive example of planet-friendly business practices in the transportation sector throughout the US.
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