The Virginia Department of Transportation said it will propose closing 19 of the state's 41 highway rest areas, scaling back its original proposal to close 25.
May 22, 2009EditorialGovernmentBusinessSafety
The Price of Safety
Some 10,000 enforcement officers plan to mix a little fiscal accountability with their safety inspections during next week’s Roadcheck campaign, and we hope that is not a bad idea.
May 25, 2009BusinessGovernmentSafetyFuel
Fleet Execs See Likely Delay of New Truck Buying in 2010
NEW YORK — Trucking executives said the uncertainty about new engine technology required to meet federal emissions standards next year would likely keep them from buying many trucks during 2010.
May 25, 2009BusinessGovernmentSafety
CVSA, Police Officers Prep for Roadcheck
For 72 continuous hours covering June 2-4, law enforcement officers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico will conduct commercial vehicle inspections in the annual Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
May 25, 2009BusinessGovernmentSafetyFuelLogistics
Obama Issues Stricter Auto Efficiency Rules
The Obama administration last week announced stricter requirements for automobile fuel efficiency and a first-ever national greenhouse gas reduction standard for cars and light trucks. Though heavy trucks are not immediately affected, an industry official suggested similar changes could be coming within the next decade.
May 25, 2009BusinessGovernmentSafetyTechnologyEquipment
Fleets See Longer Tire Life with Monitoring Systems
Trucking fleets and tire makers said increased use of tire-pressure monitoring systems and automatic inflation systems is saving lives and money.
May 25, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernment
LaHood Says No Decision Yet on Truck Weights
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation has yet to make a decision on whether to back increased federal truck weight limits, Secretary Ray LaHood said.
May 22, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernment
Knight Boosting Dividend
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation said it will boost its quarterly dividend to 5 cents per share, from 4 cents.
May 22, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernment
U.S. May Reopen Roads to Mexican Trucks by June, LaHood Says
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the United States could reopen its roads to Mexican trucks as soon as next month, Bloomberg reported.
May 21, 2009BusinessSafety
Intermodal, Rail Traffic Fall for Week
Intermodal rail traffic fell 19.4% last week compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
May 21, 2009