Deadline Near for Idaho's Ton-Mile Tax Refund

For some Idaho carriers, the deadline to file for refunds from the now-defunct weight-distance tax is quickly approaching. Smaller motor carriers — almost 24,000 in number — received more than $4.7 million in such refunds in November.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2001

Idaho Settles Truck Registration Fees

Opposing interests in Idaho have reached a compromise regarding commercial vehicle registration fees with the enactment of a bill revising the fee scale.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2001

Labor Dept. Asks Dismissal of Ergonomics Lawsuit

The overturning of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s controversial ergonomics rules should also signal the end to a lawsuit seeking to block the rules, the U.S. Department of Labor argued last week in a court petition.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2001

Higher Tolls Drive Truckers Off Oklahoma Turnpikes

Oklahoma’s turnpike toll increases, which went into effect Jan. 1, were meant to pay off the bonds for 50 miles of turnpike extensions. That payoff may take a little longer than expected, however, because trucks are avoiding the turnpikes to avoid paying 25% to 30% more in tolls.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
March 26, 2001

Idaho Interests Clash Over Vehicle Registration Fees

How Idaho extracts tax money from trucking companies has raised much controversy since the interstate segment of the industry succeeded in knocking out the weight-distance tax, which was with higher vehicle registration fees — also based on miles of operation within the state.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
March 20, 2001

Kentucky Legislature Calls for Ton-Mile Tax Study

Kentucky’s ton-mile and usage taxes on trucking will come under scrutiny because of a legislative resolution.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2001

Connecticut’s Traffic Congestion Top Issue for Legislature

To get into New England, freight must almost always move through Connecticut. But the trucking industry in that state is among many – including legislators – who feel that the gateway risks being clogged to a standstill by overwhelming congestion.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
March 2, 2001

Pennsylvania Turnpike to Add More Rest Spaces for Truckers

Because of a 1998 seven-fatality crash, the Pennsylvania Turnpike will build several new service plazas for motorists and refurbish old plazas to be used exclusively by trucks.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2001

ATA Lists 21 Ergo Issues

In its legal challenge to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s workplace ergonomics standards, American Trucking Associations outlined 21 complaints in a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2001
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Retread Tire Safety Questioned in Tennessee

Jennifer Botchie | Staff Reporter
February 21, 2001