Government measures against the truckers
The Government published today in the Official Gazette that it ‘resolved to nullify the Tariff Compensation Scheme and the psychophysical evaluation of professional truck drivers.
Volvo launches I-See ‘autopilot’ fuel-saving technology in Europe
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks in Sweden has developed a new I-See feature that uses a truck’s kinetic energy to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 5%.
CARB Approves Rebate Funding for Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles
The California Air Resources Board has approved $27 million for its Air Quality Improvement Program, a statewide effort to provide incentives for the purchase of advanced-technology passenger cars and heavy-duty trucks.
DOT Shuts Down Tennessee Trucking Company
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week shut down a Tennessee-based trucking company, Three Angels Farms, after an extensive review found multiple federal violations in hours-of-service compliance, driver qualification r…
Congress Passes Highway Bill; House Bill Would Block EOBR Mandate
The House and Senate passed the highway reauthorization bill Friday afternoon. The bill easily cleared both chambers: The House vote was 373-52, and the Senate vote was 74-19. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it.
NPTC Safety Conference Scheduled for September
The National Private Truck Council will hold its National Safety Conference Sept. 13-14 at the Hyatt Dulles in Herndon, Va.
How to Spec for Fuel Efficiency
You can’t rightly expect a driver to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to fuel economy. It takes a huge amount of discipline to stay on top of the driving, but given the right tools, even a mediocre driver will do reasonably well.
JX Peterbilt- Green Bay Names New General Manager
Dan Shoemaker was appointed general manager of JX Peterbilt – Green Bay, located in DePere, Wis.
Gillard govt called to put brakes on increase
THERE have been calls for the Gillard Government to put the brakes on massive increases to the road user charges scheduled to take effect from July 1. The proposed 10.4 percent hike in the road user charges comes on top of the carbon tax and comes at a…
Upper and Lower Nazareth townships disagree over shared road
Officials from Upper Nazareth and Lower Nazareth townships are at odds over the need for a weight limit on a shared road.