Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., said Thursday it is increasing its use of carriers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
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Railroad Accident Reports Now Available Online
The Federal Railroad Administration said it is making its investigation reports of major train accidents and other incidents available online for the first time.
April 2, 2008Road Safe America Backs ATA in Call for Speed Governors
Safety advocacy group Road Safe America said it supports an effort by American Trucking Associations in urging the federal government to order the use of speed governors on heavy-duty trucks.
April 2, 2008ISM Factory Index Improves, But Still Shows Contraction
The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index contracted in March but improved slightly from February, ISM said Tuesday.
April 1, 2008NYC Council Passes Congestion-Fee Measure
The New York City Council approved a proposal to charge drivers “congestion fees” in central Manhattan for the busiest times of the day, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
April 1, 2008Wash. State to Close Lanes on I-5 Near Bellingham
A stretch of Interstate 5 near Bellingham, Wash., will be reduced to as low as one lane on weeknights starting this week, and on weekends later this month, the Washington State Department of Transportation advised.
April 1, 2008Estes Becomes TSA-Security Compliant for Air Cargo
Less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express Lines, Richmond, Va., said Monday it has become one of the first major LTL carriers to become Security Compliant with the Transportation Security Administration.
April 1, 2008Parts of D.C. Beltway to Close Friday Night for Construction
Several parts of the Capital Beltway, Interstate 95/495 near Washington, D.C., will be closed temporarily this weekend due to scheduled work, the Maryland State Highway Administration said.
April 1, 2007Truckers Stage Some Slowdowns Over Diesel Prices
Truckers slowed to as low as 20 miles per hour on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday, clogging the roadway as part of a nationwide protest against surging diesel fuel prices, Bloomberg reported.
April 1, 2008Oberstar Seeks $500 Billion for Transportation Projects
The chairman of the transportation committee of the U.S. House of Representatives wants Congress to increase the funding available for highway and infrastructure projects to about $500 billion, almost twice the current allocation, Bloomberg reported.
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