Drivers and fuel top concerns
Drivers and fuel are clearly among the top issues for trucking executives, given the most recent batch of quarterly earnings reports. We are facing the...
New path for diesel retrofit
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005, originally introduced as an amendment to the Energy Bill, was passed by the Senate's Environment and Public...
Fancy name for trouble
All trucking eyes are on Texas, hoping that it won't be an omen of things to come in the world of diesel fuel. In October, fuel pumps in the Dallas-Fort...
FMCSA floats one form for all
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a revised and greatly simplified registration system that would apply to all private...
On-road '07 pilot test
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new testing program for on-highway diesel truck and bus engines that uses a portable device...
TAX FILE: HVUT hike hits home
The Internal Revenue Service has sent truck owners a revised Form 2290, used to report payments due for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). As the form's...
EPA extends ULSD deadline
EPA announced that it will extend the transition period for retail diesel outlets to provide ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) from September 1 to October...
going places
Robert (Bob) Wilson has been named president and chief operating officer of Supreme Industries. Freightliner LLC has appointed Mark Moseley manager of...
Fraud alert
In early May, Florida's Pinellas County became the third county to issue the state's new high-tech driver's license, which contains more than 17 layers...
Highway Bill in the works
The Senate passed a $295-billion highway bill last month, despite a veto threat from President Bush because it exceeded his $284-billion limit. The House...
UPS to buy Overnite
United Parcel Services (UPS) has reached an agreement to acquire LTL carrier Overnite Transportation Co. for a cash transaction of $1.25 billion. The...
TAX FILE: State rates head up
Washington and North Dakota have passed fuel tax increases that take effect on July 1, while Oklahoma may do the same after a September 13 ballot. In...
going places
Douglas Stotlar has been appointed president & CEO of CNF. He was formerly president & CEO of CNF subsidiary Con-Way Transportation Services. Ted Amyuni...
Hazmat renewal deadline
Fleets should be aware that as of May 31, 2005, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requiring any driver seeking to renew a hazardous-materials...
Bush boosts clean diesel
In a speech last month at the Virginia BioDiesel refinery in West Point, VA, President George W. Bush praised efforts promoting the use of biodiesel as...
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