Groups Ask Appeals Court to Overturn HOS Rule
A coalition of labor and advocacy groups Monday escalated their case against two regulations concerning truck drivers' working hours by filing a federal lawsuit.
March 10, 2009Diesel Falls 4.2¢ to $2.045
Diesel fuel fell another 4.2 cents Monday, dropping to a four-year low national average price of $2.045, the Department of Energy said Monday.
March 9, 2009Calif. Urges EPA to Reverse Emissions Ruling
The California Air Resources Board urged federal regulators to reverse a Bush administration decision that blocks the state’s efforts to set its own limits on greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, the Associated Press reported.
March 9, 2009Letters: CARB After Reefers, Scanning Containers, Freight Brokers
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved California’s new limits on refrigerated trailers entering and operating inside the “Golden State,” giving truck owners and drivers about five months to prepare before enforcement hits July 17.
March 9, 2009A Heartening Flurry of Activity
What the federal stimulus package does for road transportation and job creation may be more piecemeal than grand, but whether it’s filling potholes or replacing a crumbling bridge, it’s heartening to contemplate the flurry of construction activity that is about to sweep across the land.
March 9, 2009Raise Fuel Tax During Transition to VMT to Fund Transportation, Blumenauer Says
WASHINGTON — Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, said the country should move quickly to a vehicle-miles tax but meanwhile should raise fuel taxes significantly, al-though the higher taxes shouldn’t take effect for at least two years.
March 9, 2009EPA to Require OBD Systems Starting in 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency will require onboard diagnostics systems on at least one engine family per manufacturer starting in 2010.
March 9, 2009Lautenberg Sees Safety as Key Highway Bill Issue
While much of the debate on the upcoming highway bill will focus on funding issues, a senator charged with overseeing the safety portion of the legislation said recently that “the status quo is simply unacceptable.”
March 9, 2009Daimler Dedicates Mexico Plant
SALTILLO, Mexico — Daimler Trucks North America dedicated its $300 million Freightliner plant here Feb. 27, as Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, joined company officials to formally launch the new 1.3 million-square-foot facility.
March 9, 2009Fleets Turn to Payment Services as Cash Tightens, But Financial Executives Warn of Possible Pitfalls
As cash flow becomes tighter for many fleets, more are turning to financial services that pay invoices almost instantly. Trucking and financial executives said that while the service known as “factoring” can be beneficial, once a fleet gets started, it can be hard to stop. As a result, they recommend carriers understand the full scope of services offered and costs involved.
March 9, 2009