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Trucking Groups Back Tax Breaks for Onboard Power Units

American Trucking Associations and the Canadian Trucking Alliance Tuesday urged state and provincial governments to revise their fuel tax systems to encourage truckers to use truck idling reduction technology.

July 17, 2007

Intermec Offers Tough Handheld

Technology firm Intermec said it has introduced a rugged, handheld computer capable of reading symbols at distances from six inches to 50 feet

July 17, 2007

Opinion: Fix the Hazmat Endorsement Process Now

The road to the Patriot Act in late 2001 was paved with good intentions. However, like any road built without adequate planning, this one has developed some major potholes.

July 16, 2007

Continental Tire Recognized by EPA SmartWay Program

Several of Continental Tire鈥檚 products have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for meeting the agency鈥檚 SmartWay tractor-trailer equipment specifications.

July 17, 2007

Union Clerks in Talks at SoCal Ports

Union clerks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach who are negotiating a new contract have not reached an agreement with shipping lines and terminal operators but have not set a strike deadline, the Los Angeles Times reported.

July 17, 2007

June Industrial Production Rises 0.5%

Industrial production rose 0.5% in June, the most since February, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday.

July 17, 2007

Getloaded.com Offers Cellphone-Based Service

Web-based load board Getloaded.com said Friday it will offer its core services to truckers via cell phone.

July 16, 2007

New York Manufacturing Index Jumps in July

Manufacturing growth in New York rose this month at the fastest rate in a year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.

July 16, 2007

N.Y.C. Congestion-Fee Plan May Be Voted on Monday

New York City鈥檚 plan to charge 鈥渃ongestion fees鈥 on cars and trucks in central Manhattan may come for a vote Monday when state legislators convene in Albany, the state capital, the Associated Press reported.

July 16, 2007

Volvo, Mack to Research Engine Efficiency

Volvo AB and Mack Trucks have agreed to develop a heavy-duty diesel engine that would use 10% less fuel and emit 10% less carbon dioxide than 2007 engines under a new agreement between the U.S. and Swedish governments.

July 16, 2007