A U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota has shot down an attempt by trucking, automotive and oil industry groups to abolish the state’s requirement that diesel sold at the pump contain at least 10% biofuel.
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FHWA Gives Go-Ahead to R.I.’s Plan That Allows for Truck-Only Tolling
Rhode Island can proceed with its controversial truck-only tolling plan after receiving the go-ahead from the Federal Highway Administration, the state’s Department of Transportation announced Oct. 5.
October 10, 2016Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
States Receive $20 Million in Pipeline Safety Grants
Grants totaling $20 million will be distributed to state agencies so they may improve their strategies for dealing with transportation accidents involving hazardous materials, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced Oct. 3.
October 4, 2016September Was Wisconsin’s Safest in 70 Years
Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation reported Oct. 4 that the state’s 45 traffic deaths in September were the fewest in that month since the end of World War II.
October 4, 2016Cowan Sticks With Navistar From Bad Times to Good
LAS VEGAS — A marketing video by Navistar Inc. demonstrated the company’s interest in regaining the business of over-the-road fleets by including extended visits with drivers from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Cowan Systems — all members of the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in the United States and Canada.
October 1, 2016Responses Mixed to Proposal for Pilot Program Involving Young Drivers
While the idea clearly has strong supporters, not everyone agrees that allowing young drivers behind the wheel of big rigs is either safe or a wise solution to one of trucking’s biggest headaches: the driver shortage.
September 28, 2016Treatment Could Lower Crash Risk for Truckers With Sleep Apnea
Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.
September 28, 2016Opinion: Significant Accomplishments; More to Be Done
A year ago, I stood before you in Philadelphia and accepted the title of chairman of American Trucking Associations. It has been a tremendous honor to be your chairman at such a critical time for our industry.
September 26, 2016Regulations, Business Trends Put Pressure on Private Fleets
Operators of corporate-owned truck fleets are facing pressure to keep up with a growing number of regulations while also dealing with legal and business issues that go well beyond the traditional realm of equipment maintenance and driver management.
August 29, 2016Growth of Global Transportation Providers Spurs Port Expansion, Inland Development
Just as highway bottlenecks can impede the transport of goods over the road, congestion in and around the nation’s seaports can disrupt the supply chains of companies that import and export goods.
September 19, 2016