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A.M. Executive Briefing - April 27
In the news this morning: Arizona law forces big rigs into the right lane on rural interstates; Canadian truck dealers expect cabovers to make a comeback; and New Hampshire ends tolls on Connecticut River bridge.
April 27, 2000
Jim Nebergall of Cummins discusses the fuel-agnostic engine that can adapt to multiple fuel types and cut emissions without sacrificing performance.
Senate to Take Up Meals Deduction
Trucking’s crusade for an immediate increase in tax deductions for meal expenses on the road may have found renewed life in Congress, but that life could be shortened if a threatened presidential veto of other tax breaks materializes.
April 26, 2000Governor Signs Ton-Mile Tax Repeal
Gov. Dirk Kempthorne has finalized the legislative eradication of Idaho’s 49-year-old weight-distance tax.
April 26, 2000Fuel Price Fall Is Steady But Future Spikes Expected
The retail price of diesel fuel dropped below $1.40 a gallon for the first time in 13 weeks, but analysts are warning truckers not to get too happy because a price spike may be on the way.
April 26, 2000California Finds Mexican Trucks Comparable With U.S. Carriers
It might seem that Mexican truck-bashing is a way of life in America.
April 26, 2000Government Has Few Facts About Mexican Truckers
What do we know about Mexican motor carriers operating in this country, and when did we know it?
April 26, 2000Diesel Role in Particulate Matter, Air Pollution Under Microscope
Diesel’s role in polluting the air will be part of a multiyear study on the origins and quantities of fine particulate matter, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
April 26, 2000Defining Premium LTL Service
More than 25 years after Federal Express introduced the first overnight delivery guarantee, the nation’s less-than-truckload general freight carriers have begun to offer a variety of premium services.
April 26, 2000Wheel Chock Policing Canceled by OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has notified its staff of the need not to enforce a wheel-chock requirement during truck loading and unloading.
April 26, 2000Technology, Logistics Specialists Go Searching for a Harbor
Cast adrift by American Trucking Associations, Information Technology and Logistics Council members say their mission is still vital and are evaluating three options for staying afloat.
April 26, 2000