Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) has signed a transportation bill that ends the 17.5-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel and gasoline, imposes taxes on wholesale fuel sales and prohibits tolls on Interstate 95 without legislative approval.
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FMCSA Reverses Skills Test Rule for Truck Driving Schools
The rule prohibiting truck driving schools from skill-testing聽their own students has been reversed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, American Trucking Associations said Tuesday.
March 26, 2013FMCSA Holding to July 1 HOS Date, Ferro Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Despite receiving requests from a bipartisan group of seven lawmakers in transportation oversight roles, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will not delay the July 1 effective date of the latest changes to its hours-of-service rule, FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro said here Friday.
March 26, 2013Idaho Ok鈥檚 Bills to Protect Truckers, Allow 129,000 lbs. on State Routes
Idaho Gov. C.L. 鈥淏utch鈥 Otter (R) has signed two bills on critical issues for the trucking industry: protecting them against unfair shipping contracts and making permanent a 129,000-pound weight limit for trucks on 35 state routes.
March 26, 2013TravelCenters of America Installs 1,000th DEF Dispenser
TravelCenters of America said it has completed the installation of its 1,000th bulk on-island diesel exhaust fluid dispenser.
March 25, 2013Georgia Ports鈥 Cargo Increases 6.9% in February
The Georgia Port Authority said Monday total cargo in the state鈥檚 ports increased 6.9% in February over the same month last year.
March 25, 2013Polar Corp. Appoints Denious CEO
Tank trailer manufacturer Polar Corp. said it has appointed Robert Denious its president and chief executive officer.
March 25, 2013Goodyear Names Annual Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky.聽鈥 Jason Harte, an owner-operator from Rogers, Ark., who works with Sammons Trucking, was named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
March 25, 2013Rand McNally Announces Product Updates at MATS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Rand McNally made several product announcements here, including the news that the latest version of its IntelliRoute TND 520 truck GPS device will be available for sale in May.
March 22, 2013Origo Rolls Out Ignition Interlock System
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Origo displayed its new OrigoSafe ignition interlock system at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.
March 22, 2013