New bill may help reduce America's dependency on foreign oil
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Recent civil unrest in North Africa has increased the price of diesel. As a result, the trucking industry and Congress are exploring alternative methods to help reduce the dependency companies have on foreign supply.
ATA pushes Congress to pass new highway transportation bill
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently told members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that the trucking industry needs Congress to pass a new surface transportation bill focused on highways.
Companies begin to find different sources of energy to reduce dependency of diesel
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
In an effort to reduce fuel costs for specific companies, The PS Energy Group is providing a supply of cleaner, cheaper alternative gas for fleets and vehicles by working with Clean Energy Fuels Corporation.
Diesel prices continue its upward trend
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Gas prices recently fluctuated dramatically due to unrest in Northern Africa. After a brief reprise, the price of on-highway diesel is increasing again, Trucking Info reports.
Orders for new trucks remain strong
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Despite the troubles in the trucking industry, orders for equipment continue to strengthen as freight haulers generate strong revenue, Fleet Owner reports.
Fleet managers may need to seek alternatives to buying used trucks to cut costs
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Officials from Penske recently announced that companies that seek ways to inexpensively replace older vehicles with used late-model low-mileage models may find it more difficult to achieve in 2011, Fleet Owner reports.
Truckers bypass alternate route due to inconvenience
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Recently, officials from Kalispell, Montana passed a provision to the provide an alternate route for heavy commercial vehicles in an effort to promote trucking safety.
Utah DOT may widen trucking lanes to promote better safety measures
Monday, March 28th, 2011
After many complaints by Utah residents, the state's Department of Transportation (DOT) is working on maintenance and improvement on the stretch of Interstate 15 that includes Black Ridge,
Federal government forges ahead on wetlines proposal
Monday, March 28th, 2011
In an effort to promote trucking safety, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), will extend the comment period concerning the wetlines rule until late April, Today's Trucking reports.
New truck vehicle registrations show increase in January
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Many experts say that individuals can get a good look at the American economy just by seeing how the trucking industry is performing.