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Senate, Obama Administration Unveil Plans to Pursue Major Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Both the Senate and the Obama administration last week unveiled major initiatives to crack down on the largest U.S. emitters of greenhouse gases.
October 5, 2009DDC Asks EPA Approval for Its 2010 SCR Engines
Detroit Diesel Corp. completed its filing with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval of its 2010 truck engines, the third U.S. engine maker to do so, the company said Sept. 29, adding that it also filed with the California Air Resources Board.
October 5, 2009Daimler Reverses Its Decision to Close Portland Truck Plant
Three major truck makers altered their manufacturing activities last week. Daimler Trucks reversed its decision to shutter its Portland, Ore., plant; Peterbilt Motors closed its dormant Madison, Tenn., factory; and Navistar International announced it has found a Chinese manufacturer with which it will work as part of its partnership with Caterpillar Inc.
October 5, 2009Lawmakers Pitch Solutions to Driver Texting ‘Epidemic’
WASHINGTON — While government officials, researchers and industry executives debated the merits of limiting driver distractions, state and federal lawmakers used last week’s distracted driving summit to pitch their various solutions to what Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called “an epidemic.â€
October 5, 2009ComVest, Wayzata Vie to Be ‘Stalking Horse’ as Gainey Corp. Bankruptcy Enters 2nd Year
The Gainey Corp. bankruptcy case, the longest-running reorganization among large carriers, will enter its second year on Oct. 14 when a top bidder for the trucker is scheduled to be announced, setting the stage for an auction.
October 5, 2009New U.S. Study Says Wetlines Incidents Led to 13 Deaths Over 10-Year Period
Damaged or ruptured tank-truck wetlines resulted in 13 fatalities and seven injuries over the past 10 years, according to a new analysis by federal regulators.
October 5, 2009Industry Groups Blast UCR Plan while States Support Fee Hike
In comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about the agency’s proposed sharp Unified Carrier Registration fee increase, industry groups and state enforcement agencies continued to debate the need for and size of the increase.
October 5, 2009Industry Leaders Gather in Las Vegas as Economic Outlook Brightens
As signs of an evolving U.S. economic rebound in-crease, trucking industry leaders will gather in Las Vegas, Oct. 4-7, at American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 5, 2009Diesel Fuel Slips 2.1¢ to $2.601 In Fourth Straight Decline
U.S. retail diesel prices dipped again last week as the national average reached $2.601, 2.1 cents lower than the week before, according to the Department of Energy.
October 5, 2009August Freight Volumes Climb to Highest Level in Six Months
August truck tonnage volumes reinforced signs of a recovering economy, reaching the highest level in six months and recording the best year-over-year performance since November, according to American Trucking Associations.
October 5, 2009