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Lineage Logistics Acquires Two California Cold-Storage Facilities

Lineage Logistics said it has acquired two cold-storage facilities in Santa Cruz County, California, from Dreisbach Enterprises. Terms were not disclosed.

July 8, 2014

State, County, City Officials Urge Action to Save Highway Trust Fund

The seven largest associations representing state, county and municipal government have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to find a long-term solution to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent.

July 7, 2014

Trust Fund Fix Needs Support From House Tea Party, Says Senator Schumer

For House and Senate leaders to advance a proposal this month that shores up a cash-strapped highway account they must gain support from House tea party members, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters July 7.

July 7, 2014

ELD Comments Pour Into FMCSA

Comment from fleets, owner-operators and others concerned with electronic logging devices poured into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration right up until the deadline.

July 7, 2014

Large Police Group Endorses Senate Push to Suspend Last Year’s HOS Restart Changes

The National Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed suspending the year-old federal hours-of-service rule change, a proposal senators are expected to take up before their August recess.

July 7, 2014

Rep. Blumenauer to Advocate for Higher Gas Tax

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a member of the influential House Budget Committee, has been calling for increasing the federal gas tax to fund large-scale transportation infrastructure projects for several years.

July 2, 2014

Construction Spending Rises Little in May

Construction spending rose 0.1% in May, the Commerce Department reported July 1.

July 1, 2014

Trust Fund Crisis Means States Receive Partial, Delayed Reimbursements

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has notified state transportation officials that as of Aug. 1 the federal government no longer will be making same-day payments to reimburse states for completed road work.

July 1, 2014

Obama Calls on Congress to Address Highway Trust Fund Crisis

President Obama chided Congress July 1 for not addressing the crisis in the Highway Trust fund, saying that further inaction could close down highway projects and endanger tens of thousands of jobs.

July 1, 2014

Scania Touts Fuel Savings of Dual Trailers

Swedish truck maker Scania AB said that by driving with two full-length trailers fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30%.

June 30, 2014