The spillover effect of high natural gas prices, if we have a colder-than average winter this year, could lead to $90/barrel oil prices and even tighter truck capacity.
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Supply Chain Issues Related to Natural Gas
Record high natural gas prices are occurring worldwide. This is causing major supply chain issues nationwide in energy dependent markets including food production, steel producers, fertilizer manufacturers, and glass markers. According to Reuters, natural gas prices have risen sharply around the globe in recent months. That has been due to a combination of factors: including […]
Read MoreIs It Time for a New Diesel Fuel Supplier
There are countless diesel fuel suppliers out there for you to choose from, all with their own unique offerings and services. If you find that your current wholesale fuel supplier isn’t meeting your needs, maybe it’s time for you to find a new company to satisfy the requirements of your fleet. But you don’t want […]
Read MoreU.S. Lifts Travel Ban to International Travelers
The U.S. has plans to lift foreign air travel bans beginning in November, opening travel for all vaccinated citizens of foreign nations. A year ago, the Trump administration closed off air travel for any non-citizens from areas such as Britain and the European Union to attempt to minimize some of the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MorePrePass Update Could Mean Safer Highways
PrePass, a transponder for tractor trailers that allows drivers to electronically pay for tolls and weigh stations, will now alert drivers with visual traffic warnings across the United States by using their application that is available for all Electronic Device (ELD) software. The PrePass app works as a standalone application integrated with the PrePass transponder […]
Read MoreFossil Fuels v. Renewables- The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
In 2021, fossil fuels is a phrase that carries negative connotations. In the push for renewable energy, electric cars, ESG, and Green New Deals, the public has indulged themselves with feel-good initiatives, buzz words, and click-bait talking points without taking into consideration the real-world ramifications these plans have. There will always be a strong need […]
Read MoreNicholas Downgraded to Tropical Storm
Hurricane Nicholas made landfall early Tuesday along the Texas coast and has since moved east threatening to bring more rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast recently ravaged by Hurricane Ida. Residents of the southern coast of Texas experienced heavy rain totals, but as Nicholas moved up the gulf coast it was downgraded to a […]
Read MoreHappy National Driver Appreciation Week!
Yesterday kicked off the start of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, running from September 12th through the 18th. This week provides the trucking industry an opportunity to recognize its efforts over the past 18 months. When everyone stayed home at the start of the pandemic, truck drivers were the ones that kept their foot on […]
Read MoreOmnitracs data can create safer roadways giving drivers peace of mind
Truck drivers deal with dangerous road conditions daily. From distracted drivers, to poor road conditions, along with congested highways. Knowing in advance the road hazards can help keep fleets safer. Omnitracs data scientists have created a live map of the U.S. that shows the most dangerous locations for commercial vehicles based on aggregated customer and […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Against Energy Shortfalls
If you’re in the power generation industry, you know how much pressure it can be to go through an energy demand spike. Your company has to be prepared for any situation, lest you let down an entire community. Protecting your plant against a shortfall can seem like a scary and overwhelming concept, but Guttman Energy is here to help. Here are a few of our biggest tips for being proactive against potential disruption.
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