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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2000

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 27, 2000

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 26, 2000

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 22, 2000
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2000
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2000
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2000
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2000
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2000

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
June 19, 2000