California will begin hauling 30 million young Chinook salmon hundreds of miles toward the Pacific Ocean in tanker trucks to save the fishing industry after a record drought left rivers too low for migration.
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R.I. Passes Bill to Delay Toll Increase on Sakonnet Bridge
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a bill to delay the date on which the tolls on the Sakonnet Bridge were due to rise for cars and trucks.
March 24, 2014Obama Signs Bill Easing Restrictions for Propane Delivery
President Obama has signed into law legislation intended to help provide emergency relief during the propane and home-heating fuels crisis.
March 24, 2014Gas Rises to $3.557 Per Gallon in Lundberg Survey
The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps rose 4.74 cents in the past two weeks to $3.5572 a gallon, the highest since Sept. 20, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.
March 24, 2014Opinion: Mobile Is Critical for ELDs
After much anticipation, on March 13 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released its proposal that interstate truck drivers be required to use electronic logging devices.
March 24, 2014Calif. Drought May Lower Demand for Produce Truckers by Summer
Californias severe drought already has hurt produce truckers, but the full brunt likely wont be seen until fruit and vegetable moves peak in early summer, industry officials said.
March 24, 2014Nafta Trade Value Rises 2.6% in 2013
U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico increased by 2.6% last year over 2012, with exports growing more strongly than imports, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported March 20.
March 20, 2014FMCSA Amends Weight Definition
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration amended its definition of gross combination weight rating to clarify enforcement practices when single-unit trucks are towing trailers.
March 20, 2014DOT Hires Katz as Counselor
The Department of Transportation has hired Dan Katz as counselor to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, a department spokeswoman confirmed March 20.
March 20, 2014Judge Halts Oregon Information Swap System
An Oregon Circuit Court judge has halted the states practice of trading Department of Motor Vehicles records for website and computer services because the system shortchanges funding for road work.
March 20, 2014