Wolf Tells Trucking He’ll Move OMC
Rep. Frank Wolf, a Virginia Republican, vowed to get Congress to support his plan to move the Office of Motor Carriers from the Federal Highway Administration to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NTSB to Survey Intrastate Carriers
The National Transportation Safety Board is planning to survey the performance of intrastate motor carriers and the impact they have on transportation safety.
Natso Blasts EPA on Storage Tanks
The Environmental Protection Agency isn’t appropriately enforcing its new rules on upgrading underground fuel storage tanks, according to Natso Inc.
Natso Blasts EPA on Storage Tanks
The Environmental Protection Agency isn’t appropriately enforcing its new rules on upgrading underground fuel storage tanks, Natso Inc. said.
Lower Fuel Prices Raise Shipper Demands
Record low fuel costs may sound like a boon for trucking, but some carrier executives say diesel prices have been met by demands from shippers for reduced freight charges..
Lower Fuel Prices Raise Demands
Record low fuel costs may sound like a boon for trucking, but some carrier executives say diesel prices have been met by demands from shippers for reduced freight charges.
Small Firms Knock DOD Plan
Some small businesses feel the Department of Defense decision to use a new computerized system for calculating mileage for transporters will leave them out in the cold.
New DOD Mileage System Not Popular With Small Businesses
The Department of Defense's decision to roll out a new computerized system for calculating mileage is not popular with small businesses.
DOD Orders New Mileage Guide
The Department of Defense is replacing its old method of calculating mileage for transporters with a new computerized system that it says will provide distance information instantly while eliminating paperwork.
Inspection Uniformity Studied
The Illinois State Police and the Northwestern University Traffic Institute are using a federal grant to study the uniformity of roadside truck safety inspections.