Nebraska road funding debate continues

Nebraska lawmakers are expected to further discuss a bill next week to address the state’s highway funding shortfall. They will also address changes that could make the bill more palatable to some lawmakers. The state Department of Roads must cope wi…

‘Dr. John’ to take lesser role with St. Christopher Fund

SCF announced early this week that co-founder Dr. John McElligott has resigned his position on the board of directors. He will remain with the SCF as its medical review officer. “Dr. John has essentially been the ‘face’ of the St. Christopher Fun…

SuperRigs heads to the East Coast

The 29th Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held June 2-4 at the Kenly 95 Petro in Kenly, NC. Shell Rotella SuperRigs, considered the “super bowl” of truck beauty contest, will feature a number of fun and entertaining events for drivers, their familie…

From the LL blog: Matty Moroun’s means to an end

The numbers don’t lie, but they can certainly be manipulated as a means to an end. That’s precisely what’s going on at the busiest U.S.-Canadian border bridge. Associate Editor Dave Tanner sheds light on what billionaire Matty Moroun is not telli…

CTA spars with fuel group over proposed biodiesel mandate

OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has accused the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) of being “clearly defensive” since the release of the federal government’s Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) on the… [Full Story]

JetBlue CEO 2010 compensation falls 17 percent

The president and CEO of JetBlue Airways Corp. saw his compensation slip 17 percent last year, despite the airline’s surging profit and stock price, according to an Associated Press analysis of a regulatory filing.