$20 Million Available for Clean Diesel Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at improving air quality and Americans’ health.

Brenntag North America names new DEF business director

READING, Pa. — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) distributor, Brenntag North America, has named Bret Happel as the division’s DEF business director. In his new position, Happel will lead Brenntag’s DEF business in both the US and…

Canadian Freight Index Rises for 12th Time

The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 0.8 percent in February over January’s results, according to results published today by the The Base Rate Index also increased slightly, rising .5 percent over January’s result.

Truck Tonnage Inches up in March

Don’t expect the rate of growth this year to mirror the last couple of years, said American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello, referring to the 5.8% growth in both 2010 and 2011.

Canadian Agency Says Fleets Could Save With Natural Gas

Despite the higher upfront costs for engines that run natural gas, The Conference Board of Canada says that converting fleets to natural gas could produce savings of approximately $150,000 per truck over a 10-year period.