Lower-Sulfur Diesel Proposed for Dallas
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission proposed an air quality plan that would require the use of lower-emission California diesel in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Transit Strike Averted in New York City
A threatened New York City transit workers strike that would have caused the city to impose severe restrictions on vehicles entering Manhattan has been averted.
Scientists Question Diesel-Cancer Link
An independent panel of scientists charged with reviewing Environmental Protection Agency decisions rejected an agency report that said diesel emissions are “highly likely” to cause cancer at everyday levels.
Maine Regulator Asks Trucking For Help With Falling Speed Limits
The head of the Maine Department of Transportation told truckers that falling speed limits caused by development along the state’s major highways were threatening the productivity of the industry.
EPA Diesel-Cancer Link Disputed
An independent panel of scientists charged with reviewing Environmental Protection Agency decisions rejected an agency report that said diesel emissions are “highly likely” to cause cancer at everyday levels.
Maine Regulator Asks Help With Speed Limits
The head of the Maine Department of Transportation told truckers that falling speed limits caused by development along the state’s major highways were threatening the productivity of the industry.
Strike Could Clog NYC Streets
A strike threatened by New York City Transit workers for Wednesday could close the city and create massive gridlock in the surrounding metropolitan area.
Illinois Becomes 3rd State To Enact Roadability Law
Illinois lawmakers provided relief to intermodal truckers who are often stuck with faulty equipment by passing a law that makes the owners of chassis, trailers and containers responsible for their condition.
Louisiana DOT Claims Truckers, NAFTA Traffic Ruin State’s Roads
Louisiana transportation officials blame heavy cross-border truck traffic for the state’s No. 2 ranking for having the country’s worst roads in an owner-operator magazine.
Western Truckers Pursue Quest For Longer Vehicles Despite Freeze
After nearly two decades of work, the framers of the Multi-State Highway Transportation Agreement are still battling to give western states the right to standardize truck size and weight limits.