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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 17, 1999

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 15, 1999

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 15, 1999

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 15, 1999
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 14, 1999
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 14, 1999

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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 13, 1999
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 8, 1999
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 8, 1999
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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.

Jeff Johnson | Staff Reporter
December 8, 1999