Congressman Pushes Wet Lines Prohibition
A Minnesota congressman has revived pressure to remove flammable wet lines, pipes underneath cargo tankers, saying they pose a high risk to motorists who may be involved in…
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Teamsters Picket Non-Union Trucking Companies Over Wages
Claiming four Louisville-area trucking companies are competing unfairly with companies that pay higher union wages, Teamsters Local 89 picketed the carriers Tuesday, reported the Courier-Journal. The union named…
No commentsCalifornia Air Board Meeting to Discuss Stringent Regulations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) meeting in Sacramento this week will include presentations on diesel emissions and air quality legislation, reports Land Line Magazine. At least one…
No commentsTrucking Index Improves Third Month Straight, Though ‘Substantial Recovery’ Not Expected Until 2010
Trucking conditions continued to improve for a third month in a row, according to FTR Associates, a firm that analyses the trucking industry. The firm’s Trucking Conditions Index…
No commentsOregon DOT Holds 72-hour Truck Inspections on I-5
Starting Nov. 18, the Oregon Department of Transportation will perform an 24-hour truck weighing and inspections on I-5, reported Land Line Magazine. The motor carrier agency intends the…
No commentsHighway Safety Admin. to Clarify Stopping Distance Regulations
After receiving several separate petitions from truck and brake manufacturers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it will reconsider or amend portions of its requirements for…
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