Truck dealers plan to meet with Obama administration officials Wednesday to push for a 10% tax credit for buyers of new trucks and engines.
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Groups Criticize New Rule on Special Hazmat Permits
Several trade groups told federal regulators that requiring more detailed information on applications for special permits to haul hazardous materials will not increase hazmat safety and will increase the paperwork burden on applicants.
September 6, 2010
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Truck Dealers Seek Incentives to Spur Sales During Meeting With Obama Administration
Several trucking industry officials met with the Obama administration Sept. 1 to push for incentives for fleets to buy new equipment, arguing that sales are lagging because of high truck prices caused by federal emissions rules.
September 6, 2010Port of Los Angeles to Delay Driver Ban
The Port of Los Angeles said it would delay enforcement of a ban on independent drayage operators despite a federal judge’s ruling upholding the legality of that ban as part of the port’s controversial clean-trucks plan.
September 6, 2010Consumer Confidence Rises in August
Consumer confidence grew in August from a five-month low in July, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
August 31, 2010Carrier Groups Hit New Hazmat Rule
Several trade groups told federal regulators that requiring more detailed information on applications for special permits to haul hazardous materials will not increase hazmat safety and will increase the paperwork burden on applicants.
August 31, 2010FMCSA Eyeing Broader EOBR Mandate
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is eyeing a much broader mandate than originally thought as part of its upcoming expanded electronic onboard recorder proposal, according to several officials who spoke with Transport Topics.
August 31, 2010Idaho DOT Appeals Oversized Load Ruling
The Idaho Department of Transportation has appealed a court ruling that revoked special DOT permits granted to ConocoPhillips to transport oversized loads of oil refinery equipment.
August 31, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 37.6% in June
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 37.6% in June from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
August 31, 2010Trailer Orders Up 74% in July, Led by Surge in Dry Vans
Orders for new trailers rose 74% in July over July 2009, pushing year-to-date levels ahead by the same percentage, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 30, 2010