Arkansas House approves diesel tax ballot effort
Truckers are one step closer to paying more at the pump when fueling in Arkansas. The Arkansas House voted 67-24 on Friday, March 11, to advance a bill that would let voters decide whether to boost the 22.5-cent diesel tax by 5 cents per gallon. The in…
Maine panel rejects snow and ice removal mandate
A mandate to remove snow and ice atop vehicles has been put to rest at the Maine statehouse. Other states continue to look into the issue.
Arrow Trucking bankruptcy trustee uncertain about second payout
Many former Arrow Trucking employees who received two-thirds of the money they were owed are questioning when they can expect the remainder. However, Arrow Trucking’s bankruptcy trustee Patrick J. Malloy III told Land Line on Tuesday, March 15, that …
PA Turnpike hires new exec
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission named a new chief executive officer this week. He’s Roger Nutt, a former transportation official in New Jersey and former executive director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Nutt replaces retired CEO Joseph B…
CARB: City of Compton fined $48,000 for diesel violations
Trucking companies aren’t the only ones to face the wrath of expensive fines issued by the California Air Resources Board. CARB announced Tuesday that the air quality agency has fined the city of Compton, CA, $48,000 for “a variety of infractions p…
OOIDA recognizes drivers for safe driving records
OOIDA’s Safe Driving Award program, sponsored by Shell Rotella T, recognizes members for truck driving excellence.
Nat’l Lampoon CEO Arrested in Alleged $200M Ponzi Scheme
The chief executive officer of National Lampoon Inc. , the company that produced the movie “Animal House” and the “Vacation” franchise, was arrested for allegedly operating a $200 million Ponzi scheme, the FBI said.
Financier Tim Durham indicted, arrested
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has called a 2:30 p.m. news conference to announce the indictment and arrest of Indianapolis financier Timothy Durham and two others, James Cochran and Rick D. Snow.
COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Exalta Transport
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Transport has expanded its western presence by acquiring Exalta Transport. [Full Story]
Penray Diesel Fuel System Cleaner
Penray has added Total Diesel Fuel System Cleaner to its Power Fleet product line.