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2022-06-14 21:21:05 -

Cali. trucking company says they’d be “better off” handing money out to thieves behind fuel siphoning, tank damage
A California truck rental company has been plagued by diesel thefts the last few weeks, leaving the company in a tight spot. Ali Khalil of Easy Truck Rental in Sacramento, California says that the recent thefts started when fuel prices began spiking, and they haven’t stopped since. According to Khalil, the thieves cut a hole in their fence, shimmy themselves and a tank...

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2024-04-15 16:27:50 -

California trucking co. to pay $208K for fuel spill, EPA says
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that a trucking company must pay more than $200,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA). On April 10, the EPA said that Shasta-Siskiyou Transport of Redding, California, is required to pay a civil penalty of $208,840 as part of a proposed settlement following a fuel spill that occurred in 2022. According to the...

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2022-07-12 14:53:45 -

Colorado cops say someone drilled a hole in a semi’s fuel tank, causing 200 gallon diesel spill
Police in Lakewood, Colorado, are investigating a diesel fuel theft/spill that occurred on Monday morning. The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) says that they received a call around 6:45 a.m. for an active fuel spill near the intersection of West Dartmouth Place and West Dartmouth Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, residents reported a strong smell of diesel and that...

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2022-06-15 21:30:13 -

Connecticut’s tax on diesel fuel will increase beginning July 1st
Connecticut’s tax on diesel fuel will increase in less than a month, adding to the current strain on the trucking industry. The tax on diesel fuel is scheduled to increase on July 1st, but the Department of Revenue Services has yet to decide what the new tax rate will be as of June 14th. The current Connecticut tax on diesel fuel is 40.1 cents per gallon. “It...

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2021-08-18 23:27:00 -

Feds sue fuel card company for allegedly charging truckers hundreds of millions in ‘mystery fees’
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint a fuel card company and its CEO for allegedly duping customers out of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of “mystery fees.” The FTC filed a complaint against Georgia-based fuel card company FleetCor and its CEO, Ronald Clarke for “charging customers hundreds of millions of dollars in mystery fees associated...

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2021-05-03 21:46:35 -

FMCSA asked to waive HOS for fuel haulers to prevent gas shortages
This week, trade groups reached out to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) asking for regulatory relief for truck drivers hauling fuel. On Wednesday, April 28, national trade groups that represent truck stops, gas stations, and convenience stores penned a letter to FMCSA Acting Administrator Meera Joshi asking for an extension to a waiver providing regulatory relief to...

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2022-08-30 15:11:22 -

FMCSA waives HOS rules for fuel haulers after oil refinery fire threatens supply in four midwestern states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for certain fuel haulers following the unexpected closure of a major oil refinery in Indiana. On August 24, 2022, a fire occurred at the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resulting in a loss of the facility’s electrical power and cooling systems. No injuries were...

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2025-06-14 21:14:08 -

Fuel Truck Crash and Fire Destroys Bridge, Shuts Down I-20 in Aiken County
A fiery fuel truck crash early Saturday morning in Graniteville, South Carolina, caused the collapse of the Old Vaucluse Road overpass and forced a complete shutdown of Interstate 20 in both directions through Aiken County. Remarkably, only minor injuries were reported. Authorities say the tanker truck, carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline, was traveling eastbound on I-20 around 4:00 a.m....

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2022-06-12 21:44:04 -

Here are the ‘Fuel Island 10 Commandments’ every driver should obey
#1. Thou shalt not relieve yourself at the fuel island. #2. Thou shalt choose one pump and wait in that line, not park in the middle of the driveway and wait for one to open up. #3. Thou shall pull away after thy hath finished fueling. #4. Thou shalt drive at a reasonable speed in the parking lot so as not to endanger pedestrians. #5. Thou shalt not wash thy truck with the...

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2023-04-17 21:21:20 -

Here are the ‘Fuel Island 10 Commandments’ every driver should obey
#1. Thou shalt not relieve yourself at the fuel island. #2. Thou shalt choose one pump and wait in that line, not park in the middle of the driveway and wait for one to open up. #3. Thou shall pull away after thy hath finished fueling. #4. Thou shalt drive at a reasonable speed in the parking lot so as not to endanger pedestrians. #5. Thou shalt not wash thy truck with the...

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2025-06-03 17:36:38 -

Atlantic County, New Jersey DPW Supervisor Accused of Stealing Diesel for His Private Trucking Business
Atlantic County, New Jersey — DPW Supervisor Accused of Stealing Diesel for His Private Trucking Business A supervisor with the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged scheme to steal county fuel for use in his personal trucking company. Joseph L. Ridley, 47, of Mays Landing, was charged on Monday, June 2, 2025, with...

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2025-06-05 21:52:47 -

Crash on I-95 in Burlington, Massachusetts Sends One to Hospital and Spills Diesel
A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle caused major disruptions on Thursday morning, June 5, 2025, in Burlington, Massachusetts, shutting down lanes on both sides of Interstate 95. The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of I-95 northbound and Route 3, prompting a large emergency response from Massachusetts State Police and fire crews....

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2025-06-10 19:05:16 -

Diesel Fire Triggers Evacuations in Hermiston, Oregon; Burn Ban Reminder Issued
A fire involving a semi-tank trailer leaking diesel fuel prompted emergency evacuations and a multi-agency response in Umatilla County Friday afternoon. The blaze broke out around 4:00 p.m. on Bensel Road, where firefighters from Umatilla County Fire District responded to find a semi-tanker fully engulfed in flames, with hazardous materials leaking from the scene. A HazMat team was...

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2025-06-07 21:32:32 -

Fiery Crash Between Car and Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-95 in East Lyme, Connecticut
A crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, shut down part of Interstate 95 northbound in East Lyme, Connecticut, and sent emergency crews rushing to the scene. According to Connecticut State Police, the collision occurred around 6:49 a.m. near Exit 72. The impact caused the trailer to catch fire, leading to a full closure of the highway between Exits 72...

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