New York state lawmakers Monday put the brakes on New York City’s plan to charge congestion fees on cars and trucks in the city’s business district, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
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ArvinMeritor to Close Ontario Plant
Heavy-duty components maker ArvinMeritor said Wednesday it would close a truck parts assembly plant in Ontario, Canada, in November.
July 26, 2007Hill Says FMCSA to Begin Pilot Program of Compliance Review System Next Year
WASHINGTON — John Hill, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, said the agency expects to launch a pilot program of its overhauled compliance review and safety rating process during 2008.
July 25, 2007Officials Say APU Technology Not Ready to Meet Planned Calif. Regulation
By Andrea Fischer, Staff Reporter
July 23, 2007ATRI, FMCSA to Host Safety Webinar
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Transportation Research Institute will co-host a trucking industry Webinar on Wednesday, July 25, on onboard collision warning systems.
July 16, 2007CSX to Open Shipment Info to States for Security Reasons
Eastern freight railroad CSX Corp. will open its computer system to counterterrorism agencies in three states to help track hazardous cargo, Bloomberg reported.
July 17, 2007Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell Signs Transportation Measure
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed. Rendell (D) signed a bill into law Wednesday to put nearly $1 billion on average in annual funding for the state’s roads, bridges and public transit systems.
July 18, 2007Trucking Groups Back Tax Breaks for Onboard Power Units
American Trucking Associations and the Canadian Trucking Alliance Tuesday urged state and provincial governments to revise their fuel tax systems to encourage truckers to use truck idling reduction technology.
July 17, 2007Cummins Boosts Dividend
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said its board agreed to raise the company’s quarterly cash dividend by 25 cents per share, from 18 cents per share, a 39% increase.
July 11, 2007DOT Inspector General Urges More SafeStat Improvements
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s safety rating system has been improved but is still not ready to return to public view, said the Department of Transportation’s inspector general.
July 2, 2007