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NewsJuly 1, 2010

ATA Testifies in Support of Proposed Canada-U.S. Oil Pipeline

The American Trucking Associations testified this week at a Department of State hearing on the proposed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, which would stretch from Hardisty, Alberta to Houston

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NewsJuly 1, 2010

House Approves Bill to Curb Energy Market Speculation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that includes major reforms to the derivatives market

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NewsJuly 1, 2010

Higher Truck Weight Limit in Effect in Florida

Trucks weighing up to 88,000 pounds can travel on specific non-interstate routes in Florida, as of yesterday

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NewsJune 29, 2010

Low Carbon Fuel Standard Could Result in Price Shock

A nationwide low carbon fuel standard would significantly increase the costs of transportation and fuel, according to a study conducted by Charles River Associates. The study found that a standard would result in a price shock, including an increase of about 30 to 80 percent in the cost of transportation fuels within five years of the standard being implemented

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NewsJune 28, 2010

Diesel Drops Slightly After Last Week's Jump

Following last week's jump in the price of diesel, trucking's main fuel fell half a cent this wee

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NewsJune 28, 2010

'Roadability' Rule Takes Effect This Week

The Federal Carrier Motor Safety Administration's "roadability" rule on intermodal container chassis goes into effect June 30

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NewsJune 25, 2010

Senate Rejects Bill Extending Biodiesel Credit

The Senate has voted down a bill that would have reinstated the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit through the end of 2010, among other tax extender

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NewsJune 25, 2010

California Funds Go to Reducing Diesel Emissions in Busy Corridors

The California Air Resources Board has allocated $200 million in Proposition 1B funds to go towards reducing diesel emissions from trucks, locomotives and harborcraft in the Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Central Valley, Bay Area and San Diego/Border regions

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NewsJune 24, 2010

New York Becomes Latest Northeast State to Reduce Sulfur in Heating Oil

Over the last few months, several states have passed legislation to reduce the amount of sulfur in home heating oil, New York being the latest state to adopt such legislation

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ArticlesJune 24, 2010

Case Study: The Fuel Efficiency Czar

New Jersey-based NFI Industries has improved its year-over-year fuel efficiency by 3.5 percent. From 2008 to 2009, its drivers slashed idle time by almost 44 percent

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