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Business, Fuel

Brookfield Leads Race to Acquire Colonial Pipeline

The investment firm is seen as the strongest contender after final offers were submitted the week of March 10, advancing past rival infrastructure funds and potential strategic buyers.

March 19, 2025
Business, Fuel

Hess Confident of Arbitration Win Against Exxon

Exxon’s claim of right-of-first-refusal to Hess’ 30% stake in Guyana’s Stabroek block is “baseless” and “without merit,” CEO John Hess said at a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. conference Jan. 7.

January 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Fleets’ Fuel Efficiency Rose in 2023, 2022: NACFE Study

Based on data from some of the North American freight industry’s largest carriers, fleet-wide fuel efficiency averaged 7.77 mpg in 2023, compared with 7.62 mpg in 2022.

December 18, 2024
Business, Fuel

How Patriot Transport Tackles Fleet Downtime Amid Challenges

Chicago-based Patriot Transport set out to cut maintenance costs, extend oil drain intervals, and preserve equipment life—all while adhering to manufacturer warranties. This white paper provides timely insights into their approach, offering valuable lessons for fleet managers navigating the demands of the trucking industry.

September 24, 2024
Business, Fuel

Increase your fleet’s fuel economy with the right lubricants

With our recommendation of Mobil Delvac™ Extreme FE 10W-30, GP Transco was able to achieve up to a 1% gain in fuel economy—saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Find out how.

September 1, 2024
Business, Fuel

60 Seconds: US Oil Dominance Hinges on Quiet Corner in NM

About 100 miles east of UFO-capital Roswell, a dusty corner of New Mexico with more cattle than people is quietly buttressing the U.S.’s world #oil dominance. 

August 30, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver in Midwest

The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver of fuel rules in four Midwest states to address shortages tied to a power outage at an Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery in Joliet, Ill.

August 1, 2024
Business, Fuel

Circle K Owner Names New CEO as Fuel Sales Drag on Earnings

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Canada’s most valuable retailer, tapped Chief Operating Officer Alex Miller to take over as CEO as the company explores more merger and acquisition deals.

June 26, 2024
Business, Fuel

Update: Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming

Fuel card skimming is on the rise. Read Dan Calabrese's report on what trucking fleets can do to thwart cyber criminals who engage in this high tech theft.

February 13, 2024
Business, Safety, Fuel

Expert Shares Tips for Fuel Fraud Protection

AUSTIN, Texas — A strategy for tackling fuel fraud across the industry is to identify what is causing it and adopting a plan for stopping it, a freight expert said.

October 16, 2023