Florida Governor Rick Scott rejects proposed Federal high-speed rail project
Florida Governor Rick Scott has informed US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood of the state’s decision to reject President Obama’s Tampa to Orlando high-speed rail project.
The Governor said the decision to reject the project comes down to three m…
15 trade groups seek to bar EPA funding for E15
Fifteen trade organizations signed a letter to the leadership of the US House of Representatives supporting a measure by Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) that would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from using federal funds to cover EPA costs involve…
Study concludes that automakers tweak vehicle fuel economy to qualify for more favorable treatment; focus on car notches
For more than 30 years, auto companies have done just enough to improve fuel economy of vehicles in order to lower tax rates and increase rebates imposed by governments in the United States and Canada, according to a study by Joel Slemrod, professor of…
UPS Maintains Full-Year Earnings Forecast
More of what you want to know. VOL. 126 NO. 33 Thursday, February 17, 2011 NEW YORK UPS is holding steady to its earnings forecast for the year as it continues to expand in emerging markets and investing in new business.
International Big R Show Now Booking Booth Space
Organizers of the Big R show for the remanufacturing industry has opened up the booking process for booth space at its 2011 show, which takes place October 29-31 at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.
Speakers support hours status quo
In a listening session and webcast organized by FM…
Former Arrow Trucking executive files bankruptcy
Former Arrow Trucking President and CEO Doug Pielsticker has filed a Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy liquidation petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on Monday, Feb. 14.
VA lawmakers ‘move’ truck permits, weight limits and registration
Trucking issues are moving forward in the Virginia General Assembly. Among the topics nearing passage are overweight and oversize permits, weight limits and vehicle registration requirements.
FMCSA extends comment period on HOS proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the public comment period to March 4 on its hours-of-service proposal. The FMCSA is also hosting a public listening session Thursday, Feb. 17, in Arlington, VA, on its regulatory proposal tha…
States target licensing of illegal immigrants
Two states still allow illegal immigrants to obtain full-blown driver’s licenses. One more state offers a permit that allows them to drive, but not use the license as an ID. In each case, lawmakers are trying to end the practice.