Technology to Decrease Accidents this Winter

With technology in commercial vehicles advancing continuously, will it be enough to prevent accidents through the harsh conditions this winter? Even though the existence of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems are present in most Class 8 vehicles, studies have shown that neither of these systems have explicitly studied the […]

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Winter is coming…or not?

Generally, by this time each year, we typically have prepared for at least one hearty snowfall, however this year we are experiencing a milder winter so far.  Based on the 8–14-day temperature outlook map, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we can expect to see changes shortly. Our Heating Degree Days have […]

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Russia not Crude over Oil Price Cap

With the new $60/BBL oil price cap on Russian oil exports now in place, Russia says it will not impact their production. The move did however create a bottleneck of oil tankers in Turkey as Russian oil tankers significant drop in its oil production or exports.[1] [1] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/07/eu-sanctions-russian-oil-price-cap-cause-crude-tanker-bottleneck.html Since the oil price cap, 35 tankers […]

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Convenience Store Prep for Cold Weather

Winter storms and cold weather can wreak havoc on transportation, and it’s important for any C-Store owner to be prepared for the harsh winter months.  Safety and preparation are vitally important to create an accessible environment for your customers, but it’s also important to stock-up on key items that present selling opportunities and enhance revenue. […]

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Diesel Prices Back to Pre-War Levels

As we near the end of a volatile 2022, who would have thought NYMEX diesel prices would be trading at pre-Russia-Ukraine war levels? The answer is not a lot of people, yet here we are. NYMEX diesel prices are trading at $2.8860/gallon today, right at the levels we were trading at on February 24th when […]

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Farm Bill 2023: Rural Development and Energy Programs

Every five years, Congress passes legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. This bill, referred to as the “Farm Bill”, includes policies that impact the ethanol industry and the farmers who support ethanol production. During the week of 11/14, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing titled, “Farm Bill 2023: […]

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Energy Crisis: Europe Prepares for Winter

a truck drives on a snowy road in winter

Winter is here, and with cold days ahead, Europe’s energy grid is doing all it can to stay intact during the ongoing energy crisis. With high energy costs, many are taking it upon themselves to cut costs by reducing the use of power in their homes. By reducing energy consumption for the short-term, it would […]

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Fuel Benefits & Select Stone Company, LLC

Elevating Customer Service with Fleet Fuel Card Benefits Select Stone Company, LLC is a premier stone supplier in Northwest Ohio with customers in both the residential and commercial sectors. With a demand for deliveries of material for landscaping, building, water gardens, and masonry, they need a fuel card they can count on so they can […]

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FUEL INDUSTRY LEADERS GUTTMAN ENERGY, GUTTMAN RENEWABLES AND SOURCE ONE TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCE THEIR TRANSITION TO EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2022 BELLE VERNON, PENNSYLVANIA— Guttman Energy, one of the region’s largest private companies with approximately $4 billion in total revenue, Guttman Renewables and Source One Transportation, have now become employee-owned companies, united in a newly formed Company – Guttman Holdings. The companies within this new Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) […]

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