Rep. Reid Ribble intends to retire at the end of this term, the Republican congressman from Wisconsin announced over the weekend.
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New York Supreme Court Rules Tax and Decal Fee Unconstitutional
New York’s Supreme Court ruled Feb. 1 that the state’s highway-use tax and decal required of out-of-state truckers are unenforceable, awarding a victory to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association in its class-action lawsuit.
February 2, 2016'We're Out of Space,' Georgia Ports Authority Says
Anyone looking for independent proof that Georgia Ports Authority is the fastest-growing container port in the country need look no further than the area’s historically low industrial vacancy rates.
February 1, 2016Omnitracs Introduces Next-Gen Telematics Platform
DALLAS — Omnitracs has unveiled its next-generation telematics platform, which introduces voice recognition software to the company’s technology offerings while expanding wireless connectivity within the truck.
February 2, 2016Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson's Landmark Transportation Plan Includes Sales Tax Revenue
Asa Hutchinson isn’t known for his progressive views on taxes, but the conservative Republican is the first governor in Arkansas history to propose using general revenues to help fund transportation.
February 1, 2016Lack of Consensus Is Roadblock for S.C. Highway Funding
Anderson County legislators and the candidates running for two state Senate seats have an array of views about how South Carolina should come up with the money needed to repair its crumbling roads.
February 1, 2016Nafta Trade Value Declines 8.4% in November
The value of U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico in November decreased by 8.4% year-over-year to $88.2 billion, and truck freight value slipped by 0.4%, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
January 29, 2016Pennsylvania Senate Bill Proposes Fines if Trucks Don't Clear Off Snow
The Pennsylvania state Senate held a hearing Jan. 27 focused on a bill requiring truckers to "make all reasonable efforts" to remove snow and ice from their rigs before driving, but truck association officials fear the wording may be too subjective.
January 29, 2016Economic Growth Cools as American Consumers Temper Spending
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter as households tempered spending and businesses cut back on capital investment and adjusted inventories.
January 29, 2016Idaho Drug-Testing Company Sold After Running Afoul of FTC
A Meridian, Idaho-based firm that performed drug-and-alcohol testing services to commercial motor carriers and their drivers illegally invited one of its competitors to enter into a customer allocation agreement, according to a settlement order issued by the Federal Trade Commission.
January 29, 2016