UK government to provide £46M+ to support 542 new low carbon buses by March 2012
UK Transport Minister Norman Baker announced more than £46 million (US$75.3 million) in funding to help put 542 new low carbon buses on roads across England by March 2012. The money is part of the Government’s drive to target investment in new proje…
Truckers Complaining About Wait Times at International Bridges
Sitting and waiting, it will cost you money. Commercial trucks are backed up along international bridges in the Rio Grande Valley.
Malls Face Surge in Vacancies
Even as the economy picks up steam, many of the nation’s malls and shopping centers are suffering a hangover due to changing consumer habits and the fallout from a massive building boom.
Labor Issues
The federal government has just announced that it’s backing a $2.6-million study in the Maritimes to find out why truck drivers generally live a decade less than the average Joe.
Detroit judge sets plea deadline in airline attack
A judge has set an Aug. 19 deadline for any plea deal involving the Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound jumbo jet.
OOIDA: Drug testing bill an attempt at government ‘HR’
OOIDA leadership said Thursday that a new Senate drug-testing bill for truck and bus drivers amounts to little more than an attempt by large motor carriers to make the government act as their human resources departments.
Indiana House panel advances sole toll power for gov
An effort to give the Indiana governor greater authority on toll projects in the state is one step closer to becoming law.
Deadline extended for banks to apply for small business lending
While the original date was March 31 for community banks to apply for funding through the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund, that deadline now has been extended to May 16 to allow more community banks to apply.
Poll asks Canadians about speed limiters
An online poll by a Southwestern Ontario affiliate of CTV in Canada asked people if they think speed limiters on trucks is a good idea. Fifty-one percent answered “no.”
CARB offers grant programs, loans for truck owners
Truck owners who drive many of their miles in California have an opportunity to apply for grant and loan money this month to replace their truck or add emissions-reduction devices. The deadline to apply is April 29.