ARLINGTON, Va. ā Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost truckingās use of natural gas is a āpiecemealā approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.
November 30, 2012Government, Safety
N.J. Red-Light Cameras Cut Accidents in Half, Report Says
Cameras set up to catch stoplight violators in New Jersey have helped cut in half the number of accidents, a new report shows.
December 4, 2012Special Coverage, Business, Fuel
Trendsā Panel Cites NatGas Transitional Concerns
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Future trends present risks for the trucking industry as it contemplates a transition toward more natural gas use, but there are also risks if the transition is not accelerated, said a trio of experts who spoke at American Trucking Associationsā Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking here Friday.
December 3, 2012Special Coverage, Business, Fuel
Congressmen See āPiecemealā Approach Boosting Truckingās Natural Gas Use
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost truckingās use of natural gas is a āpiecemealā approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.
November 30, 2012Business
Shuster to Chair House Transportation Committee
House Republicans Wednesday chose Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) to be the next chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee when the new congressional session begins in January.
November 28, 2012Government
Mica Supports Shuster to Be Next Chairman of House Transportation Committee
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he has abandoned his quest to remain chairman and is throwing his support to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).
November 27, 2012Government, Business
Governors to Present Transportation Funding Plans
Four governors are preparing transportation funding plans to present to their legislatures early next year, and at least two governors are not ruling out higher fuel taxes.
November 27, 2012Business
First Stretch of Long-Awaited I-69 Opens in Indiana
The first three sections of Interstate 69 in Indiana have opened to traffic on a 67-mile stretch through the southwest part of the state.
November 26, 2012Business
N.Y. Thruway Puts Off Decision on Higher Truck Tolls
The New York State Thruwayās board of directors canceled the second of two meetings within four days at which the board was to address a proposed 45% increase in toll rates for trucks.
November 14, 2012Government, Business
Maine to Decide on $51.5 Million in Bonds to Help Fund Infrastructure Improvements
Voters in Maine will decide on Nov. 6 whether to approve $51.5 million worth of bonds, with the bulk of the money designated for highway and bridge improvements.
October 31, 2012