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August 21, 2013 - Industry News

Truck Driver Was Distracted Before Bridge Crash, NTSB Says

A truck driver reported that he was distracted just before he ran into the car in front of him, pushing it off of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge into the water 27 feet below.

Tags: Accidents, Drivers, NTSB, Maryland, Fleets

July 15, 2013 - Industry News

Maryland Implements New Truck Restriction Along Part of State Route 75

Courtesy Maryland State Highway Administration

In an effort to address what it says is an ongoing problem with trucks getting stuck under a railroad overpass, the Maryland State Highway Administration is implementing a new truck restriction on a section of MD 75 (Green Valley Road) near Monrovia in Frederick County.

Tags: Maryland, Highways

June 17, 2013 - Industry News

Maryland Demonstrates Drivewyze Wireless Bypass Service

Captain Norman Dofflemyer, commander of the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, speaking at the Maryland Drivewyze demonstration. (Photo: Oliver Patton)

Federal and industry luminaries gathered at a Maryland truck weigh station Monday to observe the latest in wireless bypass technology. The state implemented the Drivewyze system last September and has found that it helps focus its enforcement efforts.

Tags: PeopleNet, Maryland, Zonar, Drivewyze, Drivewyze PreClear, Enforcement

May 19, 2013 - Industry News

Maryland Governor Signs Bill Increasing Fuel Taxes for Transportation Projects

A more than $4 billion, six year transportation funding package signed into law late last week by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley relies heavily on increases taxes on diesel and gasoline.

Tags: Maryland, Maryland Motor Truck Association

April 2, 2013 - Industry News

Maryland Governor Expected To Sign Fuel Tax Increase Legislation

Legislation passed late last week by Maryland lawmakers that would increase fuel taxes is expected to be signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley. Similar plans have been progressing in other states.

Tags: Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire, Taxes, Diesel, Gasoline

March 6, 2013 - Industry News

Maryland Gov. Fuel Tax Plan Similar to Virginia's

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has borrowed a page from Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s playbook, with proposed changes to the state’s tax on gasoline to raise highway funds. According to published reports there is no indication that it would affect the diesel fuel tax.

Tags: Taxes, infrastructure, Maryland, highway funding, Fuel and Oil

January 7, 2013 - Industry News