The Virginia Department of Transportation said it will propose closing 19 of the state's 41 highway rest areas, scaling back its original proposal to close 25.
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Fleet Execs See Likely Delay of New Truck Buying in 2010
NEW YORK — Trucking executives said the uncertainty about new engine technology required to meet federal emissions standards next year would likely keep them from buying many trucks during 2010.
May 25, 2009Obama Issues Stricter Auto Efficiency Rules
The Obama administration last week announced stricter requirements for automobile fuel efficiency and a first-ever national greenhouse gas reduction standard for cars and light trucks. Though heavy trucks are not immediately affected, an industry official suggested similar changes could be coming within the next decade.
May 25, 2009CVSA, Police Officers Prep for Roadcheck
For 72 continuous hours covering June 2-4, law enforcement officers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico will conduct commercial vehicle inspections in the annual Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
May 25, 2009Fleets See Longer Tire Life with Monitoring Systems
Trucking fleets and tire makers said increased use of tire-pressure monitoring systems and automatic inflation systems is saving lives and money.
May 25, 2009U.S. May Reopen Roads to Mexican Trucks by June, LaHood Says
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the United States could reopen its roads to Mexican trucks as soon as next month, Bloomberg reported.
May 21, 2009Opinion: Freight Broker Liability
Against the backdrop of a recent multimillion-dollar verdict against one of the world’s largest freight brokers, now is a good time for freight brokers across this country to review their procedures to reduce exposure to similar liability.
May 19, 2009ATA Files Appeal in SoCal Ports Case
American Trucking Associations has filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, claiming that a lower court did not follow the circuit court's directions in granting an injunction in its continuing fight with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported.
May 19, 2009Daimler Gives Schneider Trucks With 2010-Compliant Engines
The two main truck and engine companies of Daimler Trucks North America said they have provided truckload carrier Schneider National with two more test tractors powered by 2010-compliant diesel engines.
May 18, 2009California Reefer Rule Illegal, ATA Tells Court
California’s transport refrigeration unit rule illegally imposes a national requirement on all motor carriers that enter the state, attorneys for American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association told a federal appeals court.
May 18, 2009