Groups push health care for truckers
The Healthy Trucking Association of America and the Convenient Care Association announced plans to launch a nationwide program.
Would You Pay A “Voluntary” Gas Tax?
Most politicians won’t even consider pushing for higher federal gas tax. But what about a voluntary gas tax? Would you give up a little extra money every time you fill up?
I would not…unless the money went towards a project that had a direct impact…
GAO: FMCSA should study wait time further
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may lack key information on detention time impact on hours-of-service offenses.
Politicians support current hours rule
A bipartisan group of congressmen and senators has called on the Obama administration to retain the current safety rules.
Insurance Institute Wants Underride Guard Improvements
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is petitioning the federal government to require stronger underride guards on the back of tractor-trailers, following a series of tests the group says demonstrate that underride guards on tractor-trailers can …
Insurance Institute Wants Underride Guard Improvements
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is petitioning the federal government to require stronger underride guards on the back of tractor-trailers, following a series of tests the group says demonstrate that underride guards on tractor-trailers can …
Southwest, AirTran resist air fare increase
After initially looking like it was going to stick, last week’s attempted airfare boost has proved to be only partially successful.
Truck driver collapses at the wheel on Route 30
Maybe these trucks should have co-pilots. These things can cause incredible damage and loss of life because of their size.
TU Delft licenses modified yeast for efficient cellulosic ethanol production to DSM; DSM investing in TU Delft research
TU Delft and the Kluyver Centre have licensed a modified yeast for the efficient production of bioethanol from agricultural waste to DSM. As part of this licence agreement, DSM is investing in follow-up research at TU Delft.
In 2009, TU Delft research…
CSA Costs Rising, GAO Report Says
The costs of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program are rising, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.