Officials Cite Concerns on Vehicle-Miles Tax
WASHINGTON — Several lawmakers, Department of Transportation officials and experts have expressed concern with elements of a vehicle miles traveled tax, which some advocates tout as a replacement for the federal fuel tax, while also cautioning that a transition to VMT could be a slow process.
November 24, 2009E&MU: Next-Gen Diesels Cut DPF Upkeep, Engine Makers Say
The ire of fleet managers who say diesel particulate filters are clogging with soot too quickly should be eased with the arrival of 2010 engines, according to some engine manufacturers.
November 24, 2009October Truck Tonnage Falls 5.2%
U.S. truck tonnage fell 5.2% in October from the same month last year, the best year-to-year showing since November 2008, American Trucking Associations said Monday.
November 23, 2009Letters: Driver Hours, Jobs and Workforce
When will the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the critics of the industry come to the realization that there never will be one set of rules that fits all types of trucking operations or satisfies every proponent and opponent?
November 23, 2009Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Decline for 10th Consecutive Month
U.S. Class 8 truck sales in October were 29.6% lower than year-ago levels, marking the 10th straight month this year that sales have trailed 2008’s results, according to data from WardsAuto.com.
November 23, 2009Fleets Turn to New Protective Measures as Thieves Become More Sophisticated
Security experts say cargo thieves are becoming more selective and organized, which is resulting in a more substantial average loss per incident. Now, fleets are fighting back with anti-theft devices, diligent drivers and increased collaboration.
November 23, 2009NTSB’s Hersman Urges EOBRs For All Commercial Trucks
WASHINGTON — The nation’s top transportation safety investigator said all commercial trucks should be outfitted with electronic onboard recorders to monitor driver hours.
November 23, 2009Long Beach Port Approves Registration Plan for Drayage Drivers as Part of ATA Deal
Commissioners with the Port of Long Beach, Calif., gave preliminary approval last week to a new drayage truck registration process, the first step toward meeting the obligations of their out-of-court settlement with American Trucking Associations.
November 23, 2009EPA Certifies 2010 Engines from Volvo, Mack Trucks
Federal and California environmental regulators have certified 2010 engines of AB Volvo’s two North American brands — Volvo and Mack — the companies said Nov. 16. They are the first engine manufacturers to gain official approval.
November 23, 2009House Panel Approves Hazmat Safety Bill with Requirement for Wetlines Retrofits
The House Transportation Committee last week approved a bill that would prohibit the transport of flammable liquids in unprotected product piping on new cargo tankers in two years and in existing tankers by the end of 2025.
November 23, 2009