Connecticut bills would take toll on road users
Time is running out at the Connecticut statehouse on numerous bills that would charge truckers and other drivers to use roads. OOIDA leadership points out truck drivers already foot quite a bill to travel through states, including Connecticut. While tr…
Truck Writers of North America announce tech award finalists
The Truck Writers of North America recently announced finalists for the top technical achievement of 2010 during the annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting.
Trucker Buddy honors first Teacher of the Month
First grade teacher Crystal Estrella of Rio Gila Elementary School in Tucson, AZ, is the first ever Trucker Buddy Teacher of the Month. Crystal was nominated for this award by her Trucker Buddy and driver for Walmart, Lynn Rhoades. Crystal also won the…
Diesel price surges 14 cents
The national average price is 85.5 cents higher than the same week last year and the highest since Oct. 6, 2008.
Researcher Cites Flaws in Study FMCSA Used to Make HOS Changes
A researcher who worked on the scientific studies used by the Federal motor Carrier Safety Administration in formulating its hours-of-service rules said the agency misapplied those studies’ findings, American Trucking Associations said Monday.
YRC Reaches Agreement on Restructuring Plan
YRC Worldwide said Monday it signed an agreement in principle with its lenders and the Teamsters union on a proposed restructuring plan that would provide a cash infusion from its creditors who will receive newly issued common stock and notes.
Southwest CEO testifies at hearing
Gary Kelly , chief executive officer of Southwest Airlines , said the company’s merger with Orlando-based AirTran Airways is needed to help the airlines stay competitive, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
TRIB Moves Offices to Washington, DC Area
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau has moved its offices from Pacific Grove, California to the Washington, DC metropolitan area effective February 25th, 2011.
All We Need to Make New Fuels is Fresh Air and Sunshine
OK, it takes more than fresh air and sunshine to make usable, sustainable bio-fuels … but thanks to the work of Massachusetts-based Joule Unlimited, it doesn’t take much more!
Joule has developed a genetically-modified organism (GMO, but it’s good G…
Agency updates driver safety data
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has enhanced its Pre-Employment Screening Program.