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NewsJune 26, 2006

Mineta Sets Departure Date of July 7

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta said his last in office will be Friday, July 7. Mineta’s letter of resignation to President Bush was made public late last week

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NewsJune 23, 2006

ATA Applauds Bill To Modify Hazmat Security Checks

The American Trucking Associations applauded actions by a House subcommittee to narrow the application of fingerprint-based screening requirements to drivers who transport security-sensitive materials

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NewsJune 22, 2006

Truckers Offered Chance to Save Environment – and Save Cash

Small-to-medium trucking firms in Oregon, California and Washington have a new way to become more environmentally friendly while saving money.

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NewsJune 22, 2006

Engine Group Looks At Higher Biodiesel Blends

The Engine Manufacturers Association announced the release of a test specification for biodiesel fuel to facilitate testing and evaluation of how blended biodiesel fuels perform in today's clean-burning diesel engines

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NewsJune 22, 2006

ALK Product Addresses Toll Jitters

Major North American businesses are moving quickly to deal with the looming impact of tolls on their transportation costs, according to ALK Technologies, provider of map and location-based technologies for the transportation industry

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NewsJune 22, 2006

EPA Unveils Unique Hydraulic Hybrid Diesel Delivery Truck

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wednesday unveiled the first-ever series hydraulic hybrid diesel urban delivery vehicle, which will provide dramatic improvements in fuel economy

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NewsJune 20, 2006

Peterbilt Names 2005 North American Dealer of the Year

Don and Terry Pasiuk, dealer principals of Peterbilt Pacific – Abbotsford (British Columbia), were recently named the 2005 Peterbilt Dealer of the Year

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NewsJune 20, 2006

Truck Show Las Vegas Stars and Stripes Winners Announced

Winners of the Truck Show Las Vegas Stars and Stripes Truck Beauty Contest have been announced. The event was sponsored by Peterbilt Motors Co., Chevron DELO, Newport’s RoadStar Magazine,

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NewsJune 20, 2006

Capacity Issues Continue to Affect Trucking

According to FTR Associates, a leading transportation research firm, truck industry capacity is expected to remain tight through 2006 and 2007.

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NewsJune 20, 2006

Some Diesel Fuel Additives Shouldn’t Go in 2007 Diesel Engines

Diesel fuel additives that are not clearly labeled as approved for use in model year 2007, or newer engines, should not be used in new diesel motor vehicles according to the Automotive Specialty Products Alliance (ASPA)

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