Retailers Say Shorter Hours for Truck Drivers Would Increase Costs and Congestion
The National Retail Federation told federal transportation officials this week that a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day would increase costs for businesses and consumers
Clark Named Chair of NGVAmerica
Douglas R. Clark, president of the Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, Neb., has been elected chairperson of NGVAmerica, the trade association representing the natural gas vehicle industry.
Congress Passes Yet Another Highway Extension
The House passed and sent to the Senate a measure that would extend the current highway program until the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30. The Senate cleared the measure yesterday and sent it to President Obama, who is expected to sign it.
CARB Nears End of 90-Day Grace Period on 2003 TRUs
Owners of 2003-model-year transport refrigeration units have until the end of this month to meet new California Air Resources Board standards.
Discounted Tolls for Truckers in Austin, Texas
Discounted tolls went into effect Tuesday, March 1, for trucks using State Highways 130 and 45 in Austin, Texas.
Obama, Calderon Announce Border Trucking Agreement
President Obama and President Calderon of Mexico yesterday made official their commitment to resolve the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute between the two countries. The plan, the outline of which was unveiled in January, calls for a program …
Truckers’ pain at the pump being passed to consumers
It can be painful enough to fill up at the pump, but the pain is likely to spread to other parts of the economy.
House OKs 1099 repeal
Starting in 2012, companies would have to file a Form 1099 on every business which they spend at least $600 a year.
Report: Sumitomo and Kyoto University developing lower temperature molten-salt battery; about 10% the cost of Li-ion
The Nikkei reports that Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., in partnership with Kyoto University, has developed a lower temperature molten-salt rechargeable battery that promises to cost only about 10% as much as lithium ion batteries. Sumitomo intends …
School bus driver suspended for Confederate flag
Ken Webber wears his redneck heart out in the open, for all to see. On his right arm a red, white and blue tattoo depicts his skin ripped open to reveal an American flag and the words “100 percent American.” On his left, the tears reveal a Confederate …