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NewsMay 31, 2012

DOT Releases New Emergency Response Guidebook

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration released the 2012 version of its Emergency Response Guidebook today, providing first responders with an newly revised go-to manual to help deal with hazmat accidents during the critical first 30 minutes

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NewsMay 31, 2012

NY Thruway Association Proposes 45% Toll Hike for Trucks

The New York State Thruway Authority is eyeing toll increases of 45% for commercial vehicles with more than three axles, and the hike could be implemented as soon as September 30, reports the Associated Press. NYSTA is currently seeking public input on the increase

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Connecting Vehicles to Cut Congestion, Improve Safety

Congress is not going to vote for reinvestment in highway infrastructure any time soon, so the next best thing is to get more out of what already is there, says Xerox chairman and CEO Ursula Burns

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Cargotec Supports Special Olympics Kansas with $20,000 Donation

Cargotec Solutions LLC., manufacturer of Ottawa Terminal Tractors, presented two checks for $10,000 to the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run, which raises money and awareness for Special Olympics Kansas

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NewsMay 30, 2012

TRALA Names College Scholarship Recipients

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association announced the two winners of its scholarship for children of member-company employees for outstanding scholastic and personal achievements. Akhil Patel of Westerville, Ohio, and Yuxin Guo of Columbus, Ind., have each been awarded $5,000 scholarship

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NewsMay 30, 2012

CTA, OSA Canada Launch Sleep Apnea Screening and Treatment Pilot

The Canadian Trucking Alliance, in partnership with OSA Canada Inc., is launching a pilot in Canada to deliver a full-service sleep apnea program to commercial truck drivers

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Roadrunner to Open Two Northeast LTL Outbound Terminals

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced the opening of two new less-than-truckload outbound terminals serving the Northeast region of the U.S

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Ranking Shows Continued Global Reductions in Diesel Sulfur Limits

The International Fuel Quality Center has ranked the top 100 countries based on sulfur limits in on-road diesel and found that 44 countries can now boast that their on-road diesel fuel is the cleanest in the world

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Prices at the Pump Keep Dropping; Oil Falls Due to Weakening Spanish Economy

Diesel and gasoline prices have declined for the sixth straight week, according the Energy Information Administration's weekly fuel update. Oil prices fell due to concerns over Spain's weakening economy and large debt

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Adds Second Concert

A second free concert, artist James Wesley, has been added to the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, an event that celebrates America's truck drivers. The 33rd Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, will be held July 12-13, 2012 at Iowa 80 Truckstop

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