Diesel Price Rises 2.5¢ to $3.592 a Gallon
The national average diesel price bumped up 2.5 cents to $3.592 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 31.
House Pursues Repeal of Federal Excise Tax
Legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Safety: DOT’s Oral-Fluid Drug Testing Raises Concerns
Oral-fluid drug testing for marijuana has a shorter detection window, up to 72 hours after use, which could increase marijuana use among truckers, experts say. Story by Eric Mill
Isuzu to Launch Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Trucks in 2027
Truck maker Isuzu will launch a battery-electric version of its Class 6 and Class 7 F-series medium-duty trucks in 2027, rather than 2026 as initially expected.
Westport Trims Q4 Loss, Renews Heavy-Duty Truck Focus
Westport Fuel Systems posted declines in Q4 and full-year net income as the equipment maker advanced its joint venture with Volvo Group and announced the sale of its light-duty bus
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 31, 2025
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 31, 2025 print edition.
Trump to Unveil ‘Country-Based’ Tariffs April 2
President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on Wednesday during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokesperson said.
Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla
The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.
Volvo Car Brings Back Samuelsson as CEO to Steer Turnaround
Volvo Car AB tapped its longtime CEO Hakan Samuelsson to retake the helm as the Swedish automaker tries to navigate its way out of a malaise worsened by looming U.S. tariffs.
Roadcheck Safety Inspections Target Driver Logs, Hazmat Transport
Federal, state and local safety officials kicked off the annual Roadcheck event June 3 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, with the goal of pulling in 17 trucks and buses per mi