Oregon Finds New Ways to Collect Ton-Mile Tax
A bus company’s legal argument has forced the Oregon Department of Transportation to stop shutting down truckers who fail to pay the state’s weight-distance tax.
ATA to Sue Oregon Over Ton-Mile Tax
Oregon’s weight-distance tax unconstitutionally discriminates against interstate carriers, according to a lawsuit American Trucking Associations plans to file against the state within the next month.
Ag Haulers Linked to Fate of Agriculture
Agricultural haulers have a special connection to the freight they haul that is not shared by a truckload carrier moving boxes of underwear one day and computers the next.
Ala. Seeks Trucking's Help During Drought
Alabama officials are seeking the help of trucking to get hay to drought-stricken farmers in the southeastern part of the state.
New Jersey Begins Enforcing Ban
New Jersey is putting muscle behind the ban that prohibits interstate truckers from using local roads to cross the state.
Florida to Void Tainted CDLs
More than 500 Florida truckers may lose their commercial driver licenses due to bribery linked to the CDL scandal in Illinois.
Judge Clears Way for Idaho To Eliminate Ton-Mile Tax
With judicial consent, the final nail was hammered into the coffin containing Idaho’s weight-distance tax.
Deficient Bridges Hinder Truckers
Truckers are beset by more detours and congestion than ever before because of poorly maintained bridges across the United States, according to a recent study.
Alabama Asks Help in Fighting Drought Effects
Alabama officials are seeking the help of trucking to get hay to drought-stricken farmers in the southeastern part of the state.
N.J. Enforces Interstate Truck Ban
New Jersey is putting muscle behind the ban that prohibits interstate truckers from using local roads to cross the state, issuing tickets to truckers who wander off designated highways.