I believe it would be appropriate to have a new regulation limiting the speed of vehicles on the highway. The speed at which some truckers are driving today is stupid, and some people should go to jail for that.
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Opinion: Truck Crashes Happen — Be Ready
Despite fuel prices zooming toward the outer edge of our galaxy, ours is a nation of crowded highways and busy people who don’t like trucks getting in their way.
July 14, 2008Bush Lifts Executive Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling
President Bush Monday lifted an executive order banning offshore oil drilling, but the move still needs congressional action to take effect.
July 14, 2008ATA Asks Lawmakers to Take Steps to Lower Fuel Prices
American Trucking Associations asked Congress to implement a comprehensive plan to address the soaring price of diesel fuel and ensures an affordable fuel supply for the nation’s 3.5 million truck drivers.
July 11, 2008YRC Names Gaines President of Yellow Transportation
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said it named Phil Gaines president of its Yellow Transportation unit, and Ken Bowman senior vice president of finance.
July 14, 2008Editorial: 21st Century Truck Partnership Woes
It is disappointing to see that the 21st Century Truck Partnership is foundering, the victim of insufficient funding and questionable research priorities, according to a new report from the National Academy of Sciences.
July 14, 2008YRC to Test Hybrid Trucks in Cities
YRC Worldwide will begin testing hybrid trucks this year as part of a corporate commitment to sustainability and said it will save as much as $40 million annually by streamlining its service network to speed up transit times.
July 14, 2008Industry Urges Bigger Trucks, But Key Lawmaker Has Doubts
WASHINGTON — Representatives of trucking and shippers urged Congress to increase truck size and weight limits, but the chairman of the House transportation committee said he opposed longer combination vehicles and had doubts about raising weight limits.
July 14, 2008Insurance Premiums Fall 10% to 50% as New Firms Enter Market
A wave of new insurance companies vying for business from the trucking industry has created an unusual — and welcome — situation: Rates are dropping.
July 14, 2008DOT Gives Wisconsin $1 Million to Repair Flood-Damaged Roads
The Department of Transportation said Friday it is making $1 million available immediately to Wisconsin to help pay for urgent repairs to roads and bridges damaged by recent floods.
July 11, 2008