CCA Appeals Lawsuit Dismissals
The Corporation for Clean Air renewed its fight to get warning labels about diesel emissions on trucks by appealing the dismissals of its lawsuits against California truck manufacturers and motor carriers.
Quebec Requiring Registration Form
In hopes of improving its truck safety record, Quebec is creating a safety database and requiring all motor carriers that want to get into the province to complete a registration form by April 1.
U.S., Canada Reach Reciprocity Deal
After three years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a deal to recognize one another's medical requirements for truckers.
Few Trucks Benefit From Idaho Law
So far, only three companies are taking advantage of a law passed last year allowing heavier trucks on selected Idaho roads.
Minnesota Takes Preventive Measures
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has installed 43 gates on Interstates to keep motorists off the road when winter weather gets too rough.
N.J. Pike Discounts Fuel to Draw Truckers
Other states have attempted to offer toll discounts to get truckers off local roads and back on to the turnpikes, but starting in February the New Jersey Turnpike Authority will try something new — price breaks on diesel fuel.
Oregon OSHA Withdraws Ergonomics Proposals
Due to an overwhelming public response, Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has withdrawn proposed rule changes that trucking company owners feared would have increased enforcement powers and required them to address ergonomic hazards.
Changes Eyed for N.C. Trucking
Trucking safety is under close scrutiny in North Carolina, where two groups’ work on how to improve the state’s highways and roads could lead to big changes for truckers.
N.J. Turnpike Lowering Diesel Prices
Diesel fuel prices have plunged to record lows, but next year truckers traveling the New Jersey Turnpike will pay even less at the pump.
Truck Safety Under Scrutiny in N.C.
Trucking safety is under close scrutiny in North Carolina, where two groups’ work on how to improve the state’s highways and roads could lead to big changes for truckers.