Highway Angels group announces reorganization, new mission
“Cpl. Norm got his Highway Angels” – that’s a line from a Leland Martin song and it’s how the group called “Cpl. Norm’s Highway Angels” got its name. But that will soon change.
Red-light, greenback light
The issue over red-light cameras has never been hotter than it is right now in Los Angeles as the City Council prepares to review the current camera contracts. The National Motorists Association and OOIDA are pushing against the renewal, saying red-lig…
Virginia lawmakers OK truck permits, weight limits and registration
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed into law multiple bills that cover truck issues. The new laws address overweight and oversize permits, weight limits and vehicle registration requirements.
Big changes for the MeRV team
There’s a new plan for the MeRV. So what’s up? Boardman Medical Supply shares its plan for the Medical Resources Vehicle and its road team.
From the LL blog: Comedy of errors?
Everyone knows there’s no crying in trucking. But trucker/columnist Bob “Cowpoke” Martin recalls a trip that was one bad decision after another. Comedy of errors? Cowpoke still can’t see the humor in it.
$10,000 for a dress made from trash
Nancy Judd turns an orange rind into sequins. A can of Coke becomes shiny bangles.
Third day of Shanghai strike threatens China exports
Striking truck drivers protested for a third day on Friday in Shanghai’s main harbor district amid heavy police presence and signs the action has already started to curb exports from the world’s busiest container port.
Wolf criticizes MWAA officials for driving up costs of Metrorail expansion to airport
U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf was met by a wave of union protesters Monday afternoon in Herndon as he spoke at a news conference about the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s recent decision on an underground station at Dulles Airport.
Oil Finishes Week Over $112; Obama Administration to Probe Speculation
Oil finished the trading week over $112 a barrel and the Obama administration will examine the role of traders and speculators in oil markets and their contribution to high fuel prices, Bloomberg reported.
Chinese Truckers Protest High Diesel Prices
Truckers in China protested high fuel prices for a third day, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.