PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In their latest assault on Rhode Island's impending truck toll network, Republican state lawmakers and the trucking industry released an analysis on May 23 claiming the plan will generate far less revenue than expected and lead to unnecessary construction projects.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Growing Illinois Logistics Hub Gets Pushback From Locals
Jinny Eken apparently has gone the extra mile to keep her quiet residential neighborhood in unincorporated New Lenox Township safe from truck traffic.
May 23, 2017Georgia FedEx Driver Glenn Moore to Compete at National Truck Driving Championships
VALDOSTA, Ga. — A South Georgia driver will represent Georgia in the National Truck Driving Championships in August.
May 22, 2017Proposed Midwest Freight Rail Line Draws Criticism From Local Lawmakers
A transportation company's request to keep secret a list of investors in its proposed rail line drew criticism May 22 from two Wisconsin lawmakers and an environmental advocacy group.
May 23, 2017Maine's Governor Continues Fight Against Tolls
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to eliminate the Maine Turnpike Authority is another demonstration that he is as aggressive as anyone when it comes to cutting government-imposed fees, no matter how small.
May 23, 2017Trucking Industry Figures Speak Favorably of an Increase in the Federal Fuel Tax
It isn’t often that industry supports raising taxes. That seems to be the case with American roads and bridges, however, with both industry officials and the Trump administration signaling that they might be amenable to raising the federal fuel tax to pay for road improvements.
May 22, 2017Dayton Freight Expansion Gets Ohio State Tax Credit to Add 51 Jobs
Dayton Freight Lines Inc. is expanding in Vandalia, Ohio, and expecting to create 51 full-time jobs.
May 22, 2017Trucking Industry Introduces Mascot, Calls for Name Submissions
Trucking Moves America Forward introduced its newest member, the trucking industry's mascot, on May 18.
May 22, 2017Louisiana Gas Tax Hike Comes to Life
The drive to raise Louisiana’s gasoline tax has suddenly flickered to life, but backers now face the daunting task of rounding up a two-thirds majority in the state House amid anti-tax cries inside and outside the Legislature.
May 22, 2017Bill to Hike Louisiana's Gas Tax by 17¢, Raise $510 Million, Clears House Committee
Opening a late session controversy, a House panel May 16 approved a bill that would raise Louisiana's gasoline tax by 17 cents per gallon, increasing state aid for roads and bridges by $510 million annually.
May 17, 2017