The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps rose 4.74 cents in the past two weeks to $3.5572 a gallon, the highest since Sept. 20, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.
March 24, 2014GovernmentBusinessLogistics
Obama Signs Bill Easing Restrictions for Propane Delivery
President Obama has signed into law legislation intended to help provide emergency relief during the propane and home-heating fuels crisis.
March 24, 2014GovernmentBusiness
R.I. Passes Bill to Delay Toll Increase on Sakonnet Bridge
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a bill to delay the date on which the tolls on the Sakonnet Bridge were due to rise for cars and trucks.
March 24, 2014Government
Calif. Drought May Lower Demand for Produce Truckers by Summer
California’s severe drought already has hurt produce truckers, but the full brunt likely won’t be seen until fruit and vegetable moves peak in early summer, industry officials said.
March 24, 2014PerspectiveBusinessGovernmentSafetyAutonomous
Opinion: Mobile Is Critical for ELDs
After much anticipation, on March 13 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released its proposal that interstate truck drivers be required to use electronic logging devices.
March 24, 2014Government
DOT Hires Katz as Counselor
The Department of Transportation has hired Dan Katz as counselor to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, a department spokeswoman confirmed March 20.
March 20, 2014GovernmentBusiness
FMCSA Amends Weight Definition
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration amended its definition of “gross combination weight rating” to clarify enforcement practices when single-unit trucks are towing trailers.
March 20, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Judge Halts Oregon Information Swap System
An Oregon Circuit Court judge has halted the state’s practice of trading Department of Motor Vehicles records for website and computer services because the system shortchanges funding for road work.
March 20, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Nafta Trade Value Rises 2.6% in 2013
U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico increased by 2.6% last year over 2012, with exports growing more strongly than imports, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported March 20.
March 20, 2014GovernmentBusiness
FMCSA Shuts Down Two Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced March 19 it has shut down two motor carriers for disregarding federal safety regulations and putting their companies’ drivers, passengers and the public at risk.
March 19, 2014