The trucking industry and congressional Democrats are seeking to slow states’ efforts to lease toll roads to private investors, Bloomberg reported.
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China’s Truck Sales Booming
China’s vehicle sales rose at the fastest pace in four months, led by economic growth and higher truck demand, Bloomberg reported Monday.
June 11, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Diesel Dips 0.7¢ to $2.792; Gas Plunges 8.1¢ to $3.076
Diesel fuel’s national average retail price dipped 0.7 cent $2.792 a gallon and gasoline's pump price plunged, the Department of Energy said Monday.
June 12, 2007Trailer Buyers Seek Looks, Durability
Despite the wide gap in price and technology between tractors and trailers, trucking firms are often just as exacting in what they demand in the trailers they buy as they are for the trucks.
June 11, 2007Lawmakers Urge Limits to Road Privatization
Key House leaders gave faint praise to plans for public-private transportation projects, but warned states that such deals should preserve the public’s interest by avoiding price-gouging and restrictions on competing roadways.
June 11, 2007Truck Makers’ Exports Climb
Exports of heavy trucks built in North America have risen to 35% of overall output this year, while domestic sales have plunged, analysts and manufacturers said.
June 11, 2007Panel Mulls Network of Truck-Only Lanes
Trucking executive Patrick Quinn proposed building a system of dedicated truck-only lanes to streamline freight movement and the idea has been “well received” by members of a U.S. commission.
June 11, 2007Off-Road Diesel Sulfur Rule Set to Begin
Refiners will begin producing low-sulfur diesel — or diesel with 500 parts-per-million sulfur — for off-road use beginning this month, the Environmental Protection Agency said.
June 8, 2007Opinion: Transportation Tech’s Shift to Open Systems
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June 8, 2007New Passport Rules Temporarily Waived
The Bush administration Friday temporarily lifted a requirement that U.S. passports be used for citizens flying to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda, the Associated Press reported.
June 8, 2007