A transportation spending bill passed by the Senate Wednesday includes a ban on tolls for existing Texas roadways, the Associated Press reported.
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TransForce Signs Deal to Purchase Courier
Canadian transportation and logistics firm TransForce Income Fund said it had signed a definitive agreement to buy Century II Holdings, which owns courier company Information Communication Services.
September 17, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Diesel Price Gains 3.1¢ to $2.924
The national average price of diesel fuel hit its highest level in more than a year last week following a 3.1-cent increase to $2.924 a gallon, while crude oil closed at more than $80 a barrel for the first time.
September 17, 2007Senate Blocks Funds for Mexican Truck Pilot Plan
The Senate last week stripped funding for the Transportation Department’s cross-border trucking program from DOT’s budget just days after the first Mexican truck was allowed to deliver freight to a destination in the United States.
September 17, 2007Hours-of-Service Rule Change Stalls
Recent legal moves by American Trucking Associations will temporarily keep existing driver hours-of-service rules in place, trucking officials said.
September 17, 2007PeopleNet, Microdea Set In-Cab Scanning
Transportation software firm PeopleNet, in partnership with Microdea Inc., said Monday the two have introduced in-cab scanning for the trucking industry.
September 17, 2007TMW Buys IDSC; Upgrades TruckMate Program
Transportation technology provider TMW Systems said Monday it acquired Integrated Support Decision Corporation, for an undisclosed sum.
September 17, 2007UPS Expands Air Service in Japan
UPS Inc. said it reached agreement with the U.S. State and Transportation Departments to expand its air operations to and from Japan.
September 14, 2007Conn. Sets Truck Ban on Dangerous Decline
The Connecticut State Traffic Commission has put in place a temporary ban on big trucks from the a steep portion of state Route 44 on Avon Mountain, the Hartford Courant reported.
September 13, 2007Letters to the Editor: Opening the Borders, HOS (Cont’d.)
If the U.S. Department of Transportation grants entry to a Mexican truck, Transport Canada won’t do anything to keep it out of Canada.
September 12, 2007