Oil Surges to Top $106 a Barrel
Oil jumped to its highest closing price in two-and-a-half years over $106 a barrel, on concern that the Libyan conflict will prolong production cuts, Bloomberg reported.
New US National Clean Fleets Partnership; ATT, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon charter members
On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. This public-private partnership is intended to help large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleet…
GM Renames All Models Prius, Sues BBC Over Top Gear Episode
While the rest of the automotive world simply stared at the news reports about Toyota’s decision to name all its new 2012 model-year cars and trucks “Prius” in a move to further cash-in on the small hybrid’s brand-equity, GM’s legal eagles leaped i…
A320 to make Mexicos first Jatropha-based bio-fuel flight; Spanish Government, Iberia, and Airbus launch bio-fuel initiative
Interjet and Airbus are scheduled to conduct the first Jatropha-based bio-fuel flight in Mexico today using an Airbus A320 aircraft. The bio-fuel is made from locally sourced Jatropha plant harvested in the southern state of Chiapas. The aim of the dem…
Nissan begins deliveries of LEAF in UK
Nissan has begun deliveries of the Nissan LEAF battery-electric vehicle to customers in the UK.
Tony Whittaker, Sales Director at Cleaner Air Solutions in Durham, today took delivery of the first of five Nissan LEAFs the company is buying, at the Benfi…
Lessen the Stress
Life is stressful, particularly for a truck driver, so take some time this month to de-stress.
Feedback
Truckers weigh in on driving conditions, hours-of-service regulations, Middle East turmoil and carrying a weapon onboard.
Fit for the Road
Losing weight and myths about sleep apnea are featured.
Lay Down Sally
Carolyn gives advice on a marital mouthpiece, who should pay and losing an empty nest.
No Better Time Than Now
Get a walk in while you are waiting to get loaded or unloaded.