Best Trucking Companies To Invest In 2014

There are many countries across the globe that utilize natural gas as transportation fuel. Argentina and Iran are among the world leaders. It is a trend that hasn't really picked up in the U.S. -- until now.

Natural gas is too cheap and too useful to ignore, and it is making inroads in the world of long-distance trucking. In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy talks about the efforts of UPS (NYSE: UPS  ) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT  ) �to take advantage of this growing movement.

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Best Trucking Companies To Invest In 2014: Dragon Oil(DGO.L)

Dragon Oil plc engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties in Turkmenistan, Yemen, and Tunisia. Its principal producing asset includes a 100% interest in the Cheleken Contract Area, located in the eastern section of the Caspian Sea, offshore Turkmenistan. As of December 31, 2011, it had proved and probable reserves of 658 million barrels of oil and condensate; 88 million barrels of oil and condensate contingent resources; 1.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves; and 1.4 trillion cubic feet of gas contingent resources. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Dragon Oil plc is a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company Limited L.L.C.

Best Trucking Companies To Invest In 2014: Magellan Midstream Partners L.P.(MMP)

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the transportation, storage, and distribution of refined petroleum products and crude oil in the United States. Its pipeline system transports petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gases from the Gulf Coast refining region of Texas through the Midwest to Colorado, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The company owns and operates marine terminals, which store and distribute refined petroleum products, blendstocks, crude oils, heavy oils, and feedstocks, as well as inland terminals that consist of storage tanks connected to third-party interstate pipeline systems to deliver refined petroleum products. Its ammonia pipeline system transports ammonia from production facilities in Texas and Oklahoma to terminals in the Midwest. The company also stores, blends, and distributes biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. As of March 31, 2011, it operated approximately 9, 600 miles of petr oleum products pipeline system and 51 terminals; 6 marine petroleum terminals located along the United States Gulf and East Coasts; a crude oil storage in Cushing, Oklahoma; 27 petroleum products inland terminals located principally in the southeastern United States; and a 1,100-mile ammonia pipeline system and 6 associated terminals. The company also provides ancillary services, such as heating, blending, and mixing of stored petroleum products and additive injection services. Its customers comprise independent and integrated oil companies, wholesalers, retailers, railroads, airlines, and regional farm co-operatives. The company serves various markets, including retail gasoline stations, truck stops, farm co-operatives, railroad fueling depots, and military and commercial jet fuel users. Magellan GP, LLC serves as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Louis Navellier]

  Magellan Midstream Partners (NYSE:MMP) is involved with the transportation, storage and distribution of refined petroleum products. MMP is another oil stock that has gained nearly 20% since January.

Top Transportation Stocks To Own For 2014: Reno De Medici(RDM.MI)

Reno de Medici S.p.A. engages in the production and distribution of cartonboard made of recycled fiber in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Its products are used for packaging and binding applications. The company was formerly known as Cartiera del Reno and changed its name to Reno De Medici S.p.A. in 1986. Reno De Medici S.p.A. was founded in 1967 and is based in Milan, Italy.

Best Trucking Companies To Invest In 2014: Kier Group(KIE.L)

Kier Group plc engages in the provision of construction services in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates in four divisions: Construction, Services, Property, and Homes. The Construction division engages in regional contracting, civil engineering, and overseas businesses that construct a range of building projects, including power, waste, nuclear, infrastructure facilities, and rail and mining projects. This division also offers design engineering and building information modeling services, and mechanical and electrical design and delivery services; and interiors and refurbishments. The Services division provides support services comprising reactive and planned maintenance services to local authorities and housing associations; facilities management services to public and private sector clients; domestic and commercial waste collection services; and street scene and grounds maintenance services, as well as manages and operates recycling facility. Thi s division also offers asset and insurance management service, as well as is involved in the photovoltaic design, production, and installation business. The Property division engages in the commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed-use property development activities; and the provision of structured property financing services. The Homes division offers mixed-tenure and affordable houses. The company is headquartered in Sandy, the United Kingdom.

Best Trucking Companies To Invest In 2014: Maxim Integrated Products Inc.(MXIM)

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. engages in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing various linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits worldwide. The company also provides various high-frequency process technologies and capabilities for use in custom designs. It primarily serves industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets. The company markets its products through a direct-sales and applications organization, as well as through its own and other unaffiliated distribution channels. Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.