April 2011 News Archive

Trucking safety is a high priority for most companies. The health of the driver is paramount to the business' bottom line.

The Motor Transport Association of Connecticut (MTAC) recently proposed a bill to the state governor Dannel P. Malloy to increase the diesel fuel tax, The Connecticut Mirror reports.

Despite what some parts of the country are reporting, prospective operators are standing in line waiting for their chance to drive a tractor-trailer.

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently announced to the U.S. Department of Transportation nine rules that are either outdated, obsolete or onerous.

In an effort to reduce the trucking industry's dependence on foreign oil, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently streamlined the requirements for certifying aftermarket systems that will allow freight haulers to run on natural gas, Trucking Info reports.

A recent proposal is up before Congress that may increase the weight limit for trucks on interstate highways. Trucking experts say that if it passes, orders for tanker trailers may skyrocket, Fleet Owner reports.

The mandated use of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) by trucking companies has been a hot button issue for many on Capitol Hill and throughout the industry.

Employment in the trucking industry has taken a hit due to recent rise in fuel prices and the general cost of shipping freight has many companies laying off workers to remain afloat.