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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he would rather rely on $1.3 billion in bond revenue to fund transportation improvements rather
New York’s State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized regulations that will allow construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Road Safe America founder Steve Owings recently asked a committee of the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support a rule
Rep. Bud Shuster (R-PA), a key member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, says this is the year for
Leaders of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) expressed disappointment with President Obama’s recent State of the Union speech for his
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AAA auto club and American Trucking Associations are urging Congress to raise the federal gas


Ryder hosts border security summit
In November, Ryder Corporation hosted a U.S.–Mexico Border Security Summit to initiate information sharing between customers, business partners, and


Rosekind nominated to lead NHTSA
President Obama recently nominated Mark R. Rosekind to head up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Rosekind has


Trucking Firms Sue City Over Heavy Truck Ban
The Morgantown, W. Va. City Council exceeded its constitutional authority by banning heavy trucks from the city’s downtown business


Truck driver’s negligence blamed for Washington bridge collapse
A Washington state bridge collapse that sent two cars tumbling into a frigid river last year was primarily the


FMCSA seeking info on CDL programs
FMCSA has published an Information collection request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Entitled “State Commercial Driver’s


TMC announces 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibition theme of ‘Fueling the Future’
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, themed ‘Fueling the Future,’ will


Nestlé Waters adds propane trucks in LA market
Nestlé Waters North America is now operating five medium-duty beverage trucks powered by propane autogas in the Los Angeles


U.S. truck orders signal recovery has legs
Orders for the Class 8 trucks that literally keep the economy in motion were “phenomenal” in October, according to


Daimler to build Sprinter Vans in U.S.
Daimler AG will launch production of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans in North America, Reuters reported. “We can cover the growing


Allstate launches campaign to raise awareness of “move over” laws
More than one tow truck operator is killed every week by motorists, according to Allstate. Recently, Allstate Roadside Services


NTSB renews call for ban against hands-free phones
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has renewed its call to ban the use of hands-free cell phones for


State and local governments make transportation decisions
Patrick Jones, executive director of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, says state and local governments now must







