Fuel Efficiency in the Age of Historic Fuel Costs

A quick look at any truck stop’s signage this year will reveal some eye-popping numbers; U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) figures for March 2022  peg the average cost of gasoline at $4.22/gallon. Diesel fuel comes in almost a full dollar higher at $5.11/gallon. Price pressure has abated since then, but only slightly. According to the […]

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Why Should My Business Hire a Fleet Manager?

Fleet Managers discussing Logistics

Ask any business owner and they will tell you, growth is an exciting measure of their company’s success. While exciting, that growth also involves several key questions that must be navigated. One of those questions specific to the transportation and logistics industry is, “When should I hire a Fleet Manager?”

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A new EPA standard

On Monday, December 20th, President Joe Biden committed to raising the average fuel mileage on new vehicles to 40 MPG in passenger cars and light duty trucks.  EPA standards will be improved upon annually until the 40 MPG target is achieved in the year 2026.   The most recent target was 32 MPG, set by the […]

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Gas Prices Rising Again After Brief Lull

Anyone frequenting a gas pump this summer has noticed a dramatic increase in cost compared to last year’s driving season, and industry analysts don’t see things changing in the near future. In the week leading up to July 26th, America’s average gas price dropped two cents to $3.15 per gallon. The American Automobile Association (AAA) […]

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UK ANNOUNCES INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE BAN BY 2035

On Tuesday the United Kingdom’s government announced a ban on the sale of Internal Combustion Engines starting in 2035 (five years earlier than previously planned). Meaning it will eventually be illegal to sell new gas, diesel, and even hybrid powered cars to adhere to this standard. Many governments across the world have plans of internal […]

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2020 Is Here, Fuel Anyone?

 It’s a new year and a new decade, time to establish your fuel budget for the new year! Is your business the type that relies on a set budget for distillates or gasoline? Do you look to protect your costs in a volatile market? Around this time last year, we experienced a significant drop followed […]

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National Truck Driving Championships

Next week Pittsburgh Pennsylvania welcomes the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC).  The competition is each year by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and is slated to take place 8/14-8/17 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  As stated by the ATA, this long standing competition “has a long history – dating back to 1937 when […]

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Future of Fuel

Alternative energy is certainly an interesting concept in many aspects. Often referred to as “Clean Energy,” alternatives can also include solar, wind and water based production. As our current world tries to push for a change on how power is sourced, there has been an effort and an investment to change from fossil fuels, such […]

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