New York Recalls Fuel Tax Stickers
A case of disappearing ink is forcing New York state to recall International Fuel Tax Agreement stickers issued for 2000.
N.J. Will Seek Lapsed Charges In Restoring Hazmat Hauling Fee
New Jersey wants to resume collection of a hazardous waste hauler fee that was struck down and then reinstated by separate court decisions.
California Truckers Meet in Conference As Diesel Emissions Battles Heat Up
In recent years, California truckers and environmentalists have tussled over diesel emissions in what could be the opening skirmishes of a coming national war over the health effects of truck exhaust.
AAA Fights to Keep Oregon’s Ton-Mile Tax on Trucks
The Oregon branch of the American Automobile Association isn’t going to quietly let go of the state’s weight-distance tax on trucking, despite the 1999 legislation that repealed the tax.
N.J. Seeks to Collect Past Hazmat Fees
New Jersey wants to resume collection of a hazardous waste hauler fee that was struck down and then reinstated by the court, and the state may collect back fees if an ATA lawsuit can't block it.
Idaho Ton-Mile Tax Trial Nears End
Closing arguments have been filed in a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s weight-distance tax, which the trucking industry hopes will end some exemptions for timber and mineral carriers.
Repeal of Oregon Weight-Distance Tax Leads State News
It took 47 years of fighting, but trucking hopes 1999 will be remembered as the year Oregon’s weight-distance tax was finally put to rest.
EPA Sparring With Engine Makers Leads to Further Demands To Clean Up Diesel Emissions
As the year headed into its twilight, the Environmental Protection Agency shocked trucking with the announcement of plans to tighten restrictions on diesel pollution even more than engine makers had agreed to.
C.R. England Joins Diabetes Fight
While trucker Tony Walter hauls freight for C.R. England, the Salt Lake City-based refrigerated carrier doesn't make any profit on his runs because they're donating it to diabetes research.
C.R. England Dedicates Truck’s Proceeds to Diabetes Research
Trucker Tony Walter spends his days and nights hauling freight for C.R. England, but the Salt Lake City-based refrigerated carrier never sees a dime of the profits.