Lawmakers seeks to address medical certification and weight restrictions in North Dakota
Friday, March 25th, 2011
North Dakota recently set into motion two bills that address trucking issues in the region.
Georgia seeks federal study in the safety of shipping LNG
Friday, March 25th, 2011
Due to trucking safety concerns, the Savannah, Georgia City Council recently passed a resolution calling for federal regulators to perform a study on the risks with hauling liquefied natural gas (LNG), Savannah Morning News reports.
Legislation aims to help truckers remove snow and ice from rooftops
Friday, March 25th, 2011
In an effort to promote trucking safety and to keep motorists secure, operators are urging their fellow drivers to keep 200 feet back in case snow falls from the roof of their tractor-trailers, The News of Cumberland County reports.
New technology allows fleet managers to wirelessly monitor the speeds of their drivers
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
In an effort to promote trucking safety, Networkfleet, recently introduced the availability of Posted Speed Reporting.
Oklahoma seeks to raise diesel tax
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Despite the increased fuel prices due to civil unrest in Libya, some state governments are exploring options in raising the diesel tax.
Study reveals that integrated trucking safety measures are beneficial to drivers
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
A study conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute for the Department of Transportation shows that integrated vehicle-based safety systems for heavy trucks may help reduce certain vehicle accidents, Fleet Owner reports.
Finger Lakes region will hold random inspection on state routes
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
In an effort to better trucking safety as well as help motorists feel secure while driving on rural roads, a task force in the Finger Lakes region of New York seek to enforce strict regulations on state routes, Auburn Citizen reports.
Trucking tonnage down in February, but the industry continues to grow
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently announced that the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 2.9 percent in February.
Companies ink deal to help trucking industry become more fuel efficient
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
National Truck Protection (NTP) recently inked a deal with Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS) to help formulate ideas on reducing fuel consumption and harmful exhaust emissions for heavy-duty diesel trucks.
Agency develops bridge oversight program to help promote trucking safety
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced a bridge oversight program that will help the agency closely monitor how states perform routine maintenance of their overpasses, Trucker News reports.