Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, held a press conference Feb. 4 to announce he has reintroduced the bill he put forth last year that would increase fuel taxes to pay for upgrading the nation’s aging transportation system.
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FMCSA Wants to Query Carriers About Relationship of Pay to Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that it is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to query carriers on the relationship of safety and current driver compensation practices.
February 4, 2015Virginia Tech Chosen to Lead FMCSA Restart Study
Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute has been chosen to conduct the federal government’s study on the 34-hour restart rule.
February 4, 2015Senate Bill Would Provide Tax Equity For LNG
Republican and Democratic senators have reintroduced their bill to create tax equity for carriers that use liquefied natural gas.
February 4, 2015Mark Gagnon Named Board Chairman of Connecticut Trucking Group
Mark Gagnon, president of Capitol Moving and Storage of South Windsor, Connecticut, was recently installed as the chairman of the board of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut.
February 4, 2015API Chief Jack Gerard: Infrastructure Priorities Transcend Politics
Jack Gerard, executive director of the Washington-based American Petroleum Institute, told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Feb. 3 to put aside political differences and agree on long-term funding programs that modernize the country’s aging transportation network.
February 3, 2015Obama Budget Proposes 6-year, $18 Billion Freight Plan, Truck Safety Improvements
The Obama administration’s fiscal 2016 budget unveiled Feb. 2 includes $18 billion for a six-year freight program designed to reduce roadway congestion, which the trucking industry says would improve efficiency.
February 2, 2015TWIC Cost Dips, But Delays Remain
The cost of obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential has been slightly reduced, but applicants still face lengthy delays.
February 2, 2015Mexican Fleets Face Barriers to Operating in United States
Cabotage rules, hours-of-service regulations and emissions standards are among the barriers likely to discourage Mexican carriers from applying in large numbers to run longhaul in the United States, trade experts said.
February 2, 2015Alternative Fuels, Efficiency Top Agenda at TMC Meeting
Alternative fuels and ways to measure fuel economy are prime subjects at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s upcoming annual meeting.
February 2, 2015