EPA Levies Fines for Invalid Biodiesel RINs
The EPA last week announced that it levied fines against 30 renewable fuel exporters that purchased invalid biodiesel identification numbers (RINs).
04-30-2012
Quick Facts and Figures, ATA March Truck Tonnage Index
ATAs’ advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index rose 0.2 percent in March after increasing 0.5 percent in February.
04-30-2012
Congress Holds Hearing on Domestic Fuels Act
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy held a hearing on the Domestic Fuels Protection Act, H.R. 4345, which would remove roadblocks that currently are preventing retailers from considering whether to sell new fuels, including gasoline with 15 percent ethanol (E15).
04-23-2012
President Calls for Tougher Penalties on Oil Speculation
President Obama last week urged Congress to toughen penalties for manipulation of oil markets and called for stricter government oversight of energy markets.
04-23-2012
ATA Issues 2012 American Trucking Trends Report
The 2012 edition of the ATA “American Trucking Trends” shows that trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the U.S. economy.
04-23-2012
NATSO Recommends Changes to EPA’s Underground Storage Tank Regulations
NATSO recommends a series of changes to the EPA proposed revisions to its UST as well as EPA’s new requirements for secondary containment and operator training.
04-23-2012
Quick Facts and Figures, Turnover Rate for Truck Drivers
The turnover rate for truck drivers at large truckload fleets unexpectedly dipped one percentage point.
04-16-2012
Renewable Fuels Fraud Case Exposes Weakness in EPA Program
A recent case involving the sale of fraudulent biodiesel credits is prompting calls for greater oversight of the fuel credit program run by the EPA.
04-16-2012
Quick Facts and Figures, For-Hire Transportation
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.5 percent in February.
04-16-2012
EPA Approves First Applications for Registration of Ethanol to Make E15
EPA approved applications from 19 fuel manufacturers seeking to register gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol (E15).
04-09-2012
House Bill Seeks to Repeal Excise Tax; Increase Diesel Fuel Tax
Congressmen introduce a bill that seeks to repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on large trucks and replace it with a 6.3-cent increase in the federal diesel fuel tax.
04-09-2012