International study of role of soots impact on Arctic climate
Scientists from the US, Norway, Russia, Germany, Italy and China are participating in a study examining the potential role of black carbon, or soot, on the rapidly changing Arctic climate.
The Arctic climate is changing faster than some scientists exp…
IEA roadmap concludes biofuels can provide up to 27% of world transportation fuel by 2050
Contribution of biofuels to GHG emissions reduction
in the transport sector. Modal shifts (not included) could contribute an additional 1.8 Gt CO2-eq. of emission reductions. Source: IEA. Click to enlarge.
By 2050, biofuels could provide 27% of tot…
Delta warned about rodent droppings
Most air travelers have encountered something gross on board planes at one time or another, like old food crumbs or stained seats.
What You Should Have in Mind If You like to Become Truck Driver
Personages that enjoy driving, peculiarly ones that are competent and skilled for doing it, oftentimes determine to accept driving as their profession.
Obama backs FAA after plane drama
The Obama administration has full confidence in the top United States aviation safety official and his agency following a string of highly publicised lapses by air traffic controllers, including one this week involving a plane carrying First Lady Miche…
Airfares going up another $10
Airfares are going up yet again. Late Tuesday, Southwest Airlines raised all of its round-trip fares by $10. Delta initiated this latest round of price increases on Monday, and as of midday Wednesday American Airlines , JetBlue and United Airlines had …
Ryder Opens 16th Facility in Southern California
Ryder System has opened a truck rental, leasing, and maintenance facility in Ventura, Calif.
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.
Kansas approves 75 mph speed limit
In an effort to make Kansas more competitive with nearby states, a new law allows truckers and others traveling through the state to pick up the pace a bit. Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill giving the Kansas Department of Transportation the go…
Small Business Lending Fund … still not lending
Nearly seven months have passed since Congress passed legislation designed to get $30 billion in cash flowing into the hands of small-business owners. And the clock is ticking. That’s because the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program …