The recent Supply Chain Dive article on Hormel Foods underscores a reality many businesses are facing today: rising transportation costs are structural, persistent, and increasingly unpredictable. Between higher freight rates, commodity inflation, and tariff pressures, companies are being squeezed from multiple directions at once. However, what further complicates this already fragile environment is the growing
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A recent news report from CBS 8 San Diego has sparked widespread discussion about a proposed “mileage tax” in California. Despite the viral headlines, the legislation at the center of the debate, Assembly Bill 1421 (AB 1421), does not create a new tax. Instead, it extends the state’s research into how California may fund road
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently highlighted the Top 5 Vehicle Inspection Violations of 2025, offering important insight for fleets and professional drivers focused on safety and compliance. According to FMCSA data, the most common violations include: Missing periodic inspection paperwork Brakes out of adjustment Required lights not working Tires leaking or underinflated
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Across the United States, truck parking shortages have long challenged commercial drivers and fleet managers. With limited safe and designated spots along major freight corridors, many drivers have been forced to park on highway shoulders, ramps, or other unsafe areas simply to comply with federal hours-of-service rest requirements. This creates safety risks, driver fatigue, and
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A proposed Western Gateway fuel pipeline backed by Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan has generated strong investor interest as a major infrastructure project designed to connect California with refined gasoline and diesel supplies from the Midwest. By creating a more direct fuel supply route, the project has the potential to support long-term fuel availability and
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Oregon is implementing significant changes to its transportation funding structure that directly impact trucking companies and commercial fleets operating in the state. Under House Bill 3991, the Oregon Legislature approved an increase to the Oregon motor vehicle fuel tax and use fuel tax, raising the rate from $0.40 to $0.46 per gallon. This fuel tax
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The Port of San Diego is advancing sustainable freight with its proposed Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub, a project designed to expand charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks operating near the waterfront. The recently released Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) outlines plans for high-capacity chargers, on-site solar generation, and battery storage systems, which
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Switching fuel card providers is a big decision, especially for fleets that rely on fuel access every day. Not all fuel cards are created equal, and choosing the wrong provider can lead to limited controls, poor reporting, and unnecessary headaches. Knowing what to look for makes all the difference. A strong fuel card provider should
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Driver accountability is important, but no fleet manager wants to hover over every fuel purchase. The goal is trust with structure. Fuel cards make that balance possible by setting clear expectations while allowing drivers to do their jobs without unnecessary oversight. The Energie Fuel Card builds accountability through smart controls, not constant monitoring. Each card
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Managing fluids should not feel like managing chaos. Yet many fleets and operations juggle multiple vendors for engine oil, lubricants, grease, and DEF. Different delivery schedules, invoices, and contacts add unnecessary complexity and increase the risk of supply gaps. Working with one supplier simplifies everything. Energie Fuel Group provides all the essential fluids a vehicle
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