Valence Technology batteries to power Courb EV
Valence Technology, Inc. will supply the lithium iron magnesium phosphate (LiFeMgPO4) batteries for a new electric vehicle designed by Courb. Valence is joining Courb at the official launch of their C-ZEN vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Courb…
Truckers Outraged: U.S. & Mexico Trucking Agreement
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed outrage on behalf of professional truckers at today’s announcement by the White House to open up U.S. highways to Mexican trucks.
Hella Power Beam 2000 LED Work Lamp
Automotive lighting and electronics supplier Hella released its new Hella Power Beam 2000 LED Work Lamp.
Frontier to add second Denver-Des Moines flight
Frontier Airlines plans to add a second fight from Des Moines to Denver as part of a package of other service enhancements scheduled to launch in June, the airline announced Wednesday.
Retailers: Shorter hours for truckers would up costs, increase congestion, not safe
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 while undermining intended safet…
BREAKING NEWS: Bank works to get R.L. Carter Trucking drivers home
As many as 240 drivers for R.L. Carter Trucking Inc., based out of Clayton, IN, received news late Wednesday that their company was suspending operations. Some were under loads and were running low on fuel. But the Transportation Alliance Bank, based i…
LaHood to states: If you want tolls, add capacity
The White House is willing to approve more state tolling projects, but only when new capacity is added to the highway system, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said this week. LaHood addressed on Wednesday. Joining him was U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-FL, …
Maryland fuel tax, vehicle fee increases pursued
Plans to boost transportation funding are drawing discussion at the Maryland statehouse. Additional revenue is sought through a dime increase in fuel taxes and higher vehicle registration fees. Truckers in the state say the tax and fee increases would …
Virginia lawmakers approve governor’s road plan
After years of failing to reach agreement on a transportation funding plan, Virginia lawmakers have signed off on a $4 billion plan that is being touted as a boon for jobs.
Indiana Senate OKs bills covering truck fees, licensing
Two bills that have advanced from the Indiana Senate cover truck fees and aspiring truckers in the state.