Texas Orders ‘Boutique’ Fuel
The decision by Texas to require a special clean diesel fuel in the Dallas area reawakens trucking’s fear that carriers will have to buy fuel on a state-by-state basis.
Port Hours Cutback, Permit Violations Linked
Oregon officials say the number of truckers cited lacking proper credentials has risen dramatically since the state reduced the hours of operation of its ports of entry.
California, Grocers Settle Diesel Dispute
A settlement over diesel emissions reached between three of the nation’s largest grocery chains, the state of California and environmental groups could set an expensive precedent for air-quality lawsuits against trucking in California and beyond.
Texas Orders ‘Boutique’ Fuel
The decision by Texas to require a special clean diesel fuel in the Dallas area reawakens trucking’s fear that carriers will have to buy fuel on a state-by-state basis.
Montana Truckers Appoint New Executive
The new executive vice president of the Montana Motor Carriers Association comes to trucking from the world of safety enforcement.
Arkansas Funds Delta Center
Funding for a center to develop workers for the transportation industry, and boost the economy of the Mississippi Delta region, got a jump-start when Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee announced a $500,000 building grant April 28.
Police in Two States Test Fatigue Monitor of the Eye
State police in Michigan and Illinois are testing a device that its inventors claim can be used roadside to determine if truckers are too fatigued to be driving.
New York to Trim Ton-Mile Tax
New York’s ton-mile tax will not go away this legislative session, but truckers will see a $10 million a year drop due to a half-cent cut in the tax.
Montana to Target Overweight Trucks
Montana started up a computer system May 1 that will track data on overweight trucks so that state inspectors can better target their enforcement efforts.
Postcards Follow Traffic Tickets in Indiana
The Indiana State Police have begun mailing postcards to trucking companies in an attempt to inform motor carriers of their drivers’ traffic violations.