Two key Senators introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the proportion of national freight transportation provided by modes other than trucks by 10% by 2020.
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Volvo Backs Use of Longer, Heavier Trucks
BOSTON 鈥 Volvo Trucks joined the argument over allowing longer, heavier trucks on U.S. highways, saying Congress should allow them on the interstate system to relieve congestion, increase productivity, conserve fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
May 18, 2009EPA鈥檚 Record Budget Plan Spurs Debate in Congress Over Carbon Emissions
Details of the Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 record $10.5 billion fiscal 2010 budget proposal 鈥 a 37% increase 鈥 quickly set off a partisan debate in Congress last week over the agency鈥檚 plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
May 18, 2009Gasoline Price Soars 16.2垄
The average price of retail gasoline soared last week, jumping 16.2 cents a gallon to a U.S. average of $2.24, leapfrogging diesel, which rose 3.1 cents to $2.216. Gasoline prices exceeded diesel for the first time in nearly two years.
May 18, 2009Intermodal, Rail Traffic Fall for Week
Intermodal rail traffic fell 21% last week compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
May 15, 2009DOT Freight Index Falls 6.5% in March
The Department of Transportation said its freight transportation services index fell 6.5% in March from a year earlier to its lowest level in more than six years.
May 13, 2009ATA Recognizes National Transportation Week
American Trucking Associations said Wednesday it celebrating National Transportation Week by bringing trucking industry outreach programs to public events around the country.
May 13, 2009Penske Truck Leasing Hires CEI Group
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has retained accident management firm CEI Group to expand its capabilities for dealing with collision and claims repairs at its 16 North American collision repair centers, Penske said May 4.
May 12, 2009Menlo Expands Relationship With Dana, Adds Curves
Dana Holding Corp. and Menlo Worldwide Logistics said they have expanded their relationship, with the parts manufacturer asking the third-party logistics provider to handle transportation management for its Mexican operations.
May 11, 2009Executive Cites Factors Affecting Trucking, Class 8 Sales
SAN DIEGO 鈥斅燗 鈥減erfect storm鈥 of a weak economy, high fuel prices and governmental missteps have led to a 70% drop in new-truck sales in North America, according to Jim Hebe, senior vice president of North American sales for Navistar.
May 12, 2009