Illinois bills address truck speeds, fees and more
It is a significant week for trucking issues at the Illinois statehouse. Over the next three days, committees are slated to discuss issues that include truck speeds, truck weights, truck lengths and the commercial distribution fee.
Wyoming Legislature approves higher truck fines
On the final day of the legislative year in Wyoming, a bill that would increase large truck fines advanced to the governor’s desk. A failed effort sought to go easy on certain vehicles that exceed the speed limit while passing.
Criticism mounts, Maine Turnpike chief steps down
The executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority has resigned, saying he no longer wishes to be a target for critics. Speaking of critics, there’s been a growing number since an audit released in January called some of the Turnpike Authority’…
States address ticket camera rules
Use of ticket cameras to issue citations for bad driving decisions is a perennial topic at statehouses around the country. As state lawmakers address funding crunches for various budgets, the issue continues to draw much discussion – both for and aga…
Comments sought on I-5 toll bridge design
Plans to build and toll a new Interstate 5 bridge spanning the Columbia River between Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, are moving forward, but there’s still time to for highway users to comment.
Real ID program delayed until 2013
States won’t have to meet yet another deadline in the controversial Real ID program. Last week, the Department of Homeland Security again delayed the ID program until January 2013. It was the third time DHS has delayed the 2005 law.
Family trucking business busted hauling hazmat without authority
A husband and wife trucking business was recently busted hauling hazmat loads after being issued an out-of-service order in 2008 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Thomas Watson, 57, and Cathy Watson, 54, of Moultrie, GA, pleaded guilt…
America’s Truck Wash & Chrome: glory days gone
When you call the number at America’s Truck Wash and Chrome in Triadelphia, WV, the message says: “We are now closed, both the internal division and the chrome shop.” The building may be vacant today, but the business clearly wrote a chapter in t…
From the LL blog: It was a ‘must stop’ place
Goodbye to one of the kings of chrome shops, and to General Manager Carol Watson and the crew from America’s Truck Wash and Chrome Shot. For the past 20-plus years, it was more than just the hot place to shop for chrome. In today’s blog, trucker/co…
Peterbilt increases production of Model 587, 382
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has announced an increase in production of both the Model 587 and Model 382 at its truck manufacturing facility in Denton. “The launch of the Model 587 is an exciting opportunity for Peterbilt and has generated a… [Full St…