US Departments of Energy and Interior unveil national offshore wind strategy and major offshore wind initiatives
Unveiling a coordinated strategic plan to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced steps forward in support of offshore wind energy in the United States, incl…
Historical Ruling on Truckers’ Fourth Amendment Rights
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says a recent ruling by a federal judge is a major historical victory for truckers’ rights.
2012 Buick Regal to offer eAssist mild hybrid technology
Regal with eAssist. Click to enlarge.
GM is applying its eAssist mild hybrid system to the 2012 Regal, making it the second Buick model after LaCrosse to feature the second-generation light electrification technology (earlier post), which is GM&rs…
State police continuing investigation into crash on I-94 that killed…
Photo from accident scene on I-94 Saturday. What caused a tractor-trailer to strike the van carrying Sara Cole, whose baby survived, is part of the inquiry, 1st Lt.
Newark, NJ, airport loses power for 90 minutes
A 90-minute power outage at Newark Liberty International Airport messed with airlines’ schedules Monday afternoon and also affected 20,000 customers in neighboring towns.
Hearings set on transportation funding
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has scheduled field hearings Feb. 14-25.
Cross-border hearing requested
Congressman has asked house transportation and homeland security leaders for a hearing on plans for a trucking program with Mexico.
Diesel price surges again
National price of diesel increased, soaring 7.5 cents to $3.513.
OOIDA member rescues couple stuck in blizzard
OOIDA Member John Crozman says he was just doing his job when he spotted a car stranded during a fierce ground blizzard that swept through Summit, SD, during the early hours on Thursday, Feb. 3.
Virginia House supports governor’s road plan
The Virginia House on Friday, Feb. 4, endorsed Gov. Bob McDonnell’s $4 billion transportation plan.