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Editorial: Mandating Logging Devices
Yes, American Trucking Associations is a staunch supporter of the federal mandate requiring electronic logging devices to monitor hours-of-service compliance for the nation’s truck drivers.
July 23, 2012Werner, Hunt, Marten Profits Soar, But USA Truck Reports 2Q Losses
The first three trucking companies to report second-quarter earnings last week said a combination of lower fuel costs, higher rates and cost controls produced double-digit profit improvements.
July 23, 2012OOIDA Lawsuit Challenges Driver Database Accuracy
A database of information on drivers maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration contains inaccurate data, and drivers lack reliable means to correct the problems, an interest group said in a lawsuit against the agency.
July 23, 2012OMB Streamlines Review Process for East Coast Port Modernization Projects
The Obama administration said it will streamline the permit and review process for five East Coast port modernization projects.
July 20, 2012Restoration of Tax Break Fails in U.S. Senate; Incentive Aided Haulers, Boosted Truck Sales
The U.S. Senate has rejected a bill that would have restored the bonus depreciation tax deduction for capital spending, a proposal supported by American Trucking Associations.
July 23, 2012Battle Over Rail System Expected to Be Fierce, When Current Authorization Expires in 2013
In March, when the Senate passed its transportation reauthorization bill by a wide margin, the measure addressed the nation’s total surface transportation system.
July 23, 2012N.Y. Truckers Rally Business Opposition to Proposed 45% Thruway Toll Increase
New York truckers have helped organize a coalition of 22 business groups to oppose the 45% increase in truck tolls proposed by the New York State Thruway Authority.
July 23, 2012Growing Focus on Cab Comfort, Idling Limits Has Fleets Trying New Power Alternatives
In 2004, NFI Industries began outfitting its 900 sleepers with diesel-fired auxiliary power units to cool the cabs without running the truck engines.
July 23, 2012Broker Bond Clash Continues After Law Sets Higher Minimum
A provision in the recently enacted federal transportation legislation aimed at protecting truckers and shippers by dramatically raising the bond freight brokers must pay has ignited a storm of controversy.
July 23, 2012Diesel Prices Increase Again as Exports Reach New Record
The average retail price of diesel fuel increased for a second week, rising 1.2 cents a gallon, which oil analysts attributed to higher crude oil prices and record-breaking distillate exports from the United States.
July 23, 2012