House Speaker: Fund Highway Bill through Tax Reform
During a Jan. 25 broadcast of CBS’ “60 Minutes,” House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said the GOP-led Congress would be able to work with the Obama White House to advance a multiyear highway bill that modernizes aging infrastructure critical to the trucking sector.
January 26, 2015Opinion: Driver Shortage Can Be History by 2020
Walter O’Brien has the fourth-highest IQ ever recorded, and I recently had the chance to meet him at an entrepreneurial event on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.
January 26, 2015Fleet Failures at Record Low as Rates Rise, Fuel Declines
Fleet failures plummeted to an all-time low in the fourth quarter as higher rates and lower fuel prices pumped cash into the fleets that were in danger of failing, a new report said.
January 26, 2015Diesel Average Falls Below $3 for First Time Since Sept. 2010
For the first time since September 2010, the national retail average price for a gallon of diesel fuel is below $3 a gallon, which means trucking executives are both spending less money and pulling in less revenue as fuel surcharge receipts dwindle.
January 26, 20152014 Volumes Up at Three Calif. Ports Despite Delays Linked to Contract Talks
Cargo volumes and freight shipments through California ports, particularly the three largest on the West Coast, continued to climb last year despite delays and congestion linked to regional labor contract talks, the latest industry statistics showed.
January 26, 2015Highways Get Little Mention in State of the Union Address
President Obama, in his State of the Union address, called on Congress to pass legislation that funds big-ticket infrastructure projects, which helps boost industries such as trucking and construction.
January 26, 2015Leaders Eye Mix of Options to Pay for New Road Bill
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders of transportation policy committees said corporate tax reform, private sector investments, and possibly raising fees for highway users are ways to fund a five-year highway bill that industries, including trucking, say is vital for business.
January 26, 2015Secretary Foxx’s Advice to Mayors: Get to Know Your Member of Congress
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told mayors from around the country that if they are looking to advance public works projects in their municipalities that help trucking and other sectors they need the support from their members of Congress.
January 23, 2015DeFazio Blasts DOT Over Failure to Finalize Tank Car Rule, Calls for PHMSA Audit
Rep. Peter DeFazio (Ore.), ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Department of Transportation for what he called repeated failures to address “longstanding and undisputed” pipeline and hazardous materials safety issues, including oil train safety.
January 22, 2015House Transportation Leader: ‘Don’t Believe the Votes Are There’ For Gas Tax Increase
WASHINGTON — Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the transportation policy committee in the House, said there is not enough congressional support to approve an increase of fuel taxes to pay for infrastructure projects vital to the trucking industry.
January 22, 2015