Government

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry’s top concerns.

Truckers on the Maine Turnpike, which includes a stretch of Interstate 95, will pay up to 40% more in tolls beginning in November.

The California Air Resources Board said it will conduct increased truck inspections during August.

We’re glad to see that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving to improve some portions of its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program that are seriously flawed.

Proposed changes intended to strengthen federal enforcement of fleets that haul hazardous materials would have the unintended effect of damaging the safety ratings of some of the industry’s safest operators.

Truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp., pressed to find a way to offer engines that comply with federal emissions regulations, said last week that it has reached an agreement to use Cummins Inc. selective catalytic reduction technology for its 13-liter engines and offer Cummins 15-liter engines in some of its International brand trucks.

The Obama administration is making up to $17 billion available for transportation infrastructure project loans, thanks to a provision in the new transportation law, the Department of Transportation announced.

Factory orders dropped 0.5% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Patriot Transportation Holding’s fiscal third-quarter net income rose to $2.68 million, or 28 cents per share, from $2.38 million, or 25 cents, a year ago.

The California Air Resource Board will be conducting increased heavy duty diesel truck inspections throughout August at scales, truck stops and fleet facilities.