Calif. Proposes NOx Limits; Hearing Set for Tuesday
Trucks built before 1994 would have to meet 2007 nitrogen oxide emission limits, according to a draft proposal released Aug. 17 by the California Air Resources Board.
August 27, 2007PeopleNet Introduces ‘BLU,’ New In-Cab Display Product
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — PeopleNet unveiled an enhanced in-cab driver display product, which the company said would be available commercially at the end of the year.
August 27, 2007Werner to Use ACS Document Scanning
Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises said it will begin using TripPak Express, an online document-scanning system provided by Dallas-based information technology firm ACS for drivers’ daily paperwork.
August 27, 2007Landstar to Repurchase 2 Million Shares
Landstar System said Monday it will buy back up to an additional 2 million shares of its common stock.
August 27, 2007Hino, Isuzu to Expand Partnership
Hino Motors and Isuzu Motors agreed have to develop cabs for heavy-duty trucks and research technology to trap emissions, expanding the two companies’ partnership, Bloomberg reported Monday.
August 27, 2007Menlo Wins $1.6 Billion DOD Contract
The Department of Defense last week awarded its controversial $1.6 billion logistics contract to Menlo Worldwide Government Services.
August 27, 2007Diesel and Gasoline Prices Rise
The national average prices of retail diesel and gasoline rose last week, even as crude oil futures fell to an eight-week low after Hurricane Dean passed without any significant disruption to U.S. oil production.
August 27, 2007Rail, Intermodal Traffic Drop
Rail carload and intermodal freight traffic declined from a year ago for the week ended Saturday, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
August 23, 2007DOT Inspector General Urges Strict Mexican-Truck Oversight
The Transportation Department needs tighter controls on Mexican truck and bus drivers with driving convictions and greater ability to inspect vehicles at the border, DOT’s inspector general’s office said Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.
August 21, 2007Judge Upholds NYC Bridge Restrictions
New York authorities acted legally last week when imposing weight restrictions on heavy trucks that use city’s Throgs Neck Bridge, New York Newsday reported Friday.
August 21, 2007