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.
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ATA Pressing Congress on Renewing Natural-Gas Tax Credit
American Trucking Associations is pressing Congress to renew the tax credit for natural gas and propane, saying the credit encouraged people and businesses to switch to the alternative fuels.
March 27, 2014Ohio Upholds Law Preventing Municipal Taxes for Carriers
The Ohio Supreme Court has held that a state statute does not allow municipalities to tax the income of motor carriers.
March 27, 2014Nafta Trade Value Decreases 0.2% in January
U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico in January decreased by 0.2% from 2013, the first year-to-year decline since June 2013, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported March 27.
March 27, 2014R.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, 2014Obama 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, 2014Opinion: 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, 2014FMCSA 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, 2014Judge 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, 2014Wyoming DOT to Study 80 MPH Speed Limit
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is planning a study to determine which highways would be safe to raise the speed limit to 80 mph.
March 19, 2014