Bill Would Set up VMT Pilot Project
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would fund a Vehicle Miles Traveled pilot program to examine a new source of funding that would help make up for the Highway Trust Fund deficit.
NY Thruway Backs Down from 45% Toll Hike for Trucks
The New York State Thruway Authority, after many weeks of silence, announced that it will not be hiking toll rates as proposed by 45% on commercial vehicles with more than three axles.
NRF Urges President Obama to Intervene in Port Negotiations
The National Retail Federation sent a letter to President Obama to express the retail industry’s growing concern about the possibility of a contract agreement not being reached between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United Stat…
Truckers Satisfied By State’s Decision Not To Raise Tolls
After months of debate and controversy, the New York State Thruway Authority decided to not raise thruway tolls for vehicles with three or more axels.
Upper Nazareth and Lower Nazareth officials agree to joint traffic study of Werner Road
Upper Nazareth and Lower Nazareth officials have agreed to fund a study that could lead to a truck ban on Werner Road.
Clarington couple, trucker save woman who jumped off Oshawa highway bridge
A Clarington couple and a truck driver were among a group of drivers who saved the life of an Oshawa woman who jumped off a bridge onto Hwy.
LEADERS: Day & Ross’s Doug Harrison on fuel surcharges, capacity and obstacles to future demand
Q. Rising fuel costs are becoming a concern for both carriers and shippers. What are you doing at Day & Ross to improve fuel efficiency?
Navistar ready to begin shipping ProStar+ tractors with ISX15
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International announced today that it is ready to commence deliveries of International ProStar+ Class 8 tractors with the Cummins ISX15 engine.
Ritchie Bros. sells $1 billion worth of Canadian equipment in 2012 auctions
EDMONTON, Alta. — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers marked a milestone in 2012, auctioning more than $1 billion in equipment and trucks in its Canadian auctions for the first time in its history.
SelecTrucks expands warranty coverage on used trucks
FORT MILL, S.C. — SelecTrucks has announced enhancements to its 60-day warranty coverage on used Western Star and Freightliner trucks.