The country’s 3.4 million truck drivers are being honored with National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which began Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 19.
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CEOs Press Congress, Obama White House to ‘Do Everything They Can to Promote Predictability’
An economic outlook released by the Business Roundtable on Sept. 15 found that CEOs are cautious about the economy’s near-term prospects. Also, those top executives are scaling back business plans for capital investment over the next six months.
September 15, 2015DOT Awards NYC $20 Million for Connected-Vehicle Programs
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Sept. 14 announced that New York City would receive up to $20 million to advance connected-vehicle and related infrastructure concepts.
September 14, 2015Ontario Court Upholds Speed-Limiter Mandate
The Ontario Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to the Canadian province’s rule requiring speed limiters on trucks, while U.S. regulators said their speed-limiter proposal will be stalled beyond its projected Sept. 21 release.
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September 14, 2015Canadian Truckers Leery Of Copying US Plan on GHG
The head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance said he hopes the nation will develop a greenhouse-gas rule that reflects unique operations there and is not simply a clone of the U.S. proposal that is expected to be finalized next year.
September 14, 2015Diesel Price Climbs 2¢ to $2.534; First Increase Since Memorial Day
Labor Day marked the end of the 14-week price holiday of sorts for diesel, as the U.S. average retail price rose by 2 cents a gallon to $2.534, the first increase since Memorial Day.
September 14, 2015States Could Allow 91,000-Pound Trucks Under Legislation Proposed by Rep. Ribble
State officials would be authorized to allow heavier commercial trucks on their roadways under legislation Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) introduced Sept. 10.
September 14, 2015Massachusetts High Court to Hear Appeal Involving Application of Use Taxes
The highest court in Massachusetts has agreed to hear a tax case on buying trucks — perhaps as early as October — that could increase tax liability for motor carriers.
September 14, 2015Truck Drivers Deliver Insight About Life Behind the Wheel
GREENCASTLE, Pa. — If tempted to stereotype truckers, visit a truck stop and you’ll quickly appreciate that drivers are individuals with plenty of insight on a wide range of topics: food, car drivers, law enforcement and much more.
September 14, 2015XPO to Purchase Con-way
XPO Logistics Inc. last week agreed to buy Con-way Inc. for $3 billion — the highest price ever paid for a U.S. trucking company — to broaden its service offerings and leap into the less-than-truckload market.
September 14, 2015