Diesel Fuel Update

The national average diesel fuel price decreased one cent from last week to $3.92 per gallon according to the EIA’s Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.  The only region that did not have a price decrease from last week was the West Coast where the average diesel fuel price increased by less than a penny to remain at $4.03 per gallon.  The Midwest had the largest price decrease this week, declining two cents to $3.88 per gallon.  Both the Rocky Mountain and Gulf Coast’s average diesel fuel prices declined by one cent from last week to $3.94 per gallon and $3.78 per gallon respectively.  The East Coast’s average diesel fuel price also decreased by one cent, but at $4.02 per gallon remains the second highest price in the nation.

Diesel 05.26.14

Diesel Fuel Update

The national average diesel fuel price decreased one cent from last week to $3.92 per gallon according to the EIA’s Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.  The only region that did not have a price decrease from last week was the West Coast where the average diesel fuel price increased by less than a penny to remain at $4.03 per gallon.  The Midwest had the largest price decrease this week, declining two cents to $3.88 per gallon.  Both the Rocky Mountain and Gulf Coast’s average diesel fuel prices declined by one cent from last week to $3.94 per gallon and $3.78 per gallon respectively.  The East Coast’s average diesel fuel price also decreased by one cent, but at $4.02 per gallon remains the second highest price in the nation.

Diesel 05.26.14

Memorial Day

 

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This Memorial Day weekend, remember freedom is not free. 
Pause to remember our fallen heroes who gave everything so that we may remain free.

PortMiami Tunnel Open

The new PortMiami Tunnel opened Monday May 19th after a dedication ceremony. Construction of the tunnel has taken four years. The tunnel was constructed to reduce the heavy traffic in the Central Business District of Miami caused by trucks, cruise line buses and private cars. Port Miami is one of the largest container ports in Florida and of the 16,000 vehicles that travel to and from it, 28 percent of it is truck traffic. Currently the existing routes to and from the port restrict its ability to grow and drives up costs for port users. With the opening of the tunnel that will provide a direct connection to and from the port to highways via Watson Island to I-395 the hope is the port will now be able to expand.PortMiami Tunnel Map

Additional Information: http://www.portofmiamitunnel.com/home/

PortMiami Tunnel Open

The new PortMiami Tunnel opened Monday May 19th after a dedication ceremony. Construction of the tunnel has taken four years. The tunnel was constructed to reduce the heavy traffic in the Central Business District of Miami caused by trucks, cruise line buses and private cars. Port Miami is one of the largest container ports in Florida and of the 16,000 vehicles that travel to and from it, 28 percent of it is truck traffic. Currently the existing routes to and from the port restrict its ability to grow and drives up costs for port users. With the opening of the tunnel that will provide a direct connection to and from the port to highways via Watson Island to I-395 the hope is the port will now be able to expand.PortMiami Tunnel Map

Additional Information: http://www.portofmiamitunnel.com/home/

Rail Traffic Increases

For the week ending May 17, 2014 the AAR reported that both carload and intermodal volume were up compared to the same week last year.  Carload volume for the week was up 4.5 percent, and intermodal volume was up 6.8 percent.  Total U.S. rail volume for the week was up 5.6 percent compared to the same week in 2013.

Rail 2014 W20

U.S. carload volume for the first 20 weeks of 2014 was up 2.7 percent compared with the same point last year, and intermodal volume was up 5.5 percent.  For the first 20 weeks of 2014 total U.S. rail volume was up 4 percent from last year. Read More

Rail Traffic Increases

For the week ending May 17, 2014 the AAR reported that both carload and intermodal volume were up compared to the same week last year.  Carload volume for the week was up 4.5 percent, and intermodal volume was up 6.8 percent.  Total U.S. rail volume for the week was up 5.6 percent compared to the same week in 2013.

Rail 2014 W20

U.S. carload volume for the first 20 weeks of 2014 was up 2.7 percent compared with the same point last year, and intermodal volume was up 5.5 percent.  For the first 20 weeks of 2014 total U.S. rail volume was up 4 percent from last year. Read More

Soapbox Derby Fundraiser

superkidslogoOn Saturday May 17th DALKO participated in the Greater Super Kids Classic adult soapbox derby race.  This year’s team included Diana Gilmore, Deana Tonty, Ross Gargano and Tom Smith.  The annual event is a fundraiser to raise money for the Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids Race that will be held on June 28, 2014.  The Super Kids race gives special-needs children the chance to a get a thrill riding downhill in a derby car driven by a volunteer.  The two fastest teams get to go to the All-American Rally Championship in Akron, OH.

For pictures from the event and more information about the Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids please visit their website www.greaterpasuperkids.com.

Thank you to Diana, Deana, Ross and Tom for representing the DALKO team in this year’s race.