The Port of Long Beach, Calif., Harbor Commission approved a $1.6 billion tax on cargo Monday to combat air pollution and clear the way for expansion projects, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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Editorial: Reaffirming the HOS Rules
Kudos to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for reaffirming its new hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers and removing much of the uncertainty that has hung over these rules since the recent court action vacating portions of it.
December 19, 2007Some NYC Tolls to Rise
Tolls will rise on some New York City bridges and tunnels next year after the city’s mass-transit agency approved an increase, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
December 19, 2007Navistar Sued By Institutional Investors
Navistar International Corp. has been sued by institutional investors who claim the company issued misleading financial statements for 2003 and 2004, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
December 18, 2007Housing Starts, Building Permits Decline
Housing starts fell in November and building permits, an indicator of future construction, plunged to the lowest level in 14 years, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
December 18, 2007Opponents Urge Action Against N.Y. Thruway Toll Hike
Members of the New York State Assembly are asking the public to help them block the New York Thruway Authority from raising tolls, the Syracuse Post-Standard reported Tuesday.
December 18, 2007Bush Signs Energy Legislation Into Law
President Bush signed into law Wednesday legislation that will require wider use of alternative fuels, calling it a major step toward energy independence, the Associated Press reported.
December 19, 2007Busiest Shipping Week of Year Under Way
This week is projected to be the busiest of the year for the U.S. Postal Service and private shipping firms, news reports and shipping companies said.
December 17, 2007Smith to Build Electric Trucks in U.S.
Smith Electric Vehicles said it plans to establish a factory in the United States to produce up to 10,000 battery-powered trucks a year, starting in 2010.
December 17, 2007Senate OKs Energy Legislation; Includes Truck Mileage Study
After two failed attempts, the Senate late on Dec. 13 passed an energy bill that includes the potential start of a program to increase heavy-duty truck mileage.
December 17, 2007