23 Aug Diesel Slides 3.2¢ to $3.324 a Gallon The national average price for a gallon of diesel fell 3.2 cents to $3.324 in the biggest price drop in more than 15 months, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 23. Read more...
23 Aug Pilot Freight Services, American Linehaul Announce Strategic Partnership Pilot Freight Services has formed a strategic partnership with American Linehaul Corp. to expand its middle-mile expedited less-than-truckload capabilities, the companies announced Aug. 19. Read more...
23 Aug Biden: Companies Should Mandate Vaccine President Joe Biden said full approval of the Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine should clear the way for companies to impose vaccine requirements for employees. Read more...
23 Aug Yellow President Darrel Harris Sees Bright Future in Trucking Yellow President Darrel Harris can still remember his first day in the trucking industry. Read more...
23 Aug Nikola Awarded DOE Grant to Research Hydrogen Refueling Nikola Corp. announced the U.S. Department of Energy awarded it a grant of $2 million to advance research into autonomous refueling technologies for future hydrogen fueling stations. Read more...
23 Aug Goodyear, Plus Announce Autonomous Trucks Collaboration The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a collaboration with automated driving company Plus to integrate Goodyear’s suite of services with Plus technology. Read more...
23 Aug Fuel-Efficient Tech Available for Trucks Via Proposed Legislation Legislation that would establish a program at the U.S. Department of Energy to assist the trucking industry with the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies recently was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more...
23 Aug Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 23, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 23, 2021 print edition. Read more...
23 Aug Cowan Systems Implements Driver Incentive Program Cowan Systems has implemented an incentive program that guarantees every newly hired driver a $15,000 bonus, the company announced Aug. 19. Read more...
23 Aug Growth at Services, Factories Slows to Eight-Month Low U.S. business activity continues to downshift, with growth slowing to an eight-month low in August against a backdrop of materials shortages, a lack of labor and an upswing in coronavirus infections. Read more...