A transportation spending bill passed by the Senate Wednesday includes a ban on tolls for existing Texas roadways, the Associated Press reported.
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Trucking’s Interest in GPS Devices Growing to Meet Needs of Shippers, Survey Finds
Global Positioning System equipment has not yet become standard for all motor carriers, but more fleets are showing interest in the technology to meet the demands of shippers, and those who use it already rate their systems highly, a recent survey showed.
September 17, 2007UPS Expands Air Service in Japan
UPS Inc. said it reached agreement with the U.S. State and Transportation Departments to expand its air operations to and from Japan.
September 14, 2007Rail, Intermodal Traffic Drop for Week
Rail carload and intermodal freight traffic declined from a year ago for the Labor Day holiday week ended Saturday, the Association of American Railroads said.
September 13, 2007Conn. Sets Truck Ban on Dangerous Decline
The Connecticut State Traffic Commission has put in place a temporary ban on big trucks from the a steep portion of state Route 44 on Avon Mountain, the Hartford Courant reported.
September 13, 2007Letters to the Editor: Opening the Borders, HOS (Cont’d.)
If the U.S. Department of Transportation grants entry to a Mexican truck, Transport Canada won’t do anything to keep it out of Canada.
September 12, 2007FMCSA Finishes Initial Testing of Technology for Wireless Roadside Vehicle Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it successfully completed phase-one testing of wireless roadside inspection technology for commercial vehicles.
September 12, 2007Senate Votes Against Mexican Trucks Program
Less than a week after the first Mexican trucks were allowed by the Transportation Department past a border zone, the Senate voted on Tuesday to ban Mexican trucks from U.S. roadways, the Associated Press reported.
September 12, 2007TSA Assessing Results of Trucking Security Program
A recently concluded pilot program in Missouri will help the Transportation Security Administration assess and improve the security of U.S. highways and motor carriers, TSA said Wednesday.
September 12, 2007DOT Freight Transport Index Drops
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for July declined 2.9% from the same month a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
September 13, 2007