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NewsMay 11, 2010

EIA Projects Greater Use of Renewables By 2035

Over the next 25 years, energy consumption is expected to grow, but there will also be a greater use of renewable fuels within the transportation secto

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NewsMay 10, 2010

Diesel Prices Rise Half a Penny; Oil Eases Back Up

Diesel prices changed slightly from last week, rising 0.5 cents to $3.127 a gallon this wee

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NewsMay 10, 2010

CSA 2010 and "Clean" Inspections

Julie Sutton-Hayes understands that roadside inspections will be an important part of CSA 2010. The president of California-based Logistics International Inc., like many carriers, wants to see enforcement officers issue written reports not only for bad inspections, but also for "clean" inspections. So far she's pretty frustrated

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NewsMay 7, 2010

Illinois Bill Restores Vehicle Access Provision For Length

Last week, the Illinois Senate unanimously voted to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code, providing trucks up to 65 feet in length access to local roads to points of delivery or for food, fuel, rest and repai

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NewsMay 7, 2010

Oil Reaches 11-Week Low Following Market Plunge

Oil prices dropped even further Friday, following Thursday's stock market plunge. Crude oil closed out the week at $75.11 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, an 11-week lo

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NewsMay 7, 2010

Connecticut Close to Finalizing Snow-Removal Measure

Connecticut legislators have approved a law punishing drivers for not removing snow and ice from their vehicles

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NewsMay 6, 2010

Despite Success, California Ports' Clean Truck Programs Remain Contentious

By all accounts, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have made great strides toward reducing air pollution caused by the trucks that serve their container facilities. At a hearing before the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit yesterday, witnesses on all sides of the issue agreed that the ports' efforts to replace old, polluting trucks with cleaner ones have so far been remarkably successful

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NewsMay 5, 2010

Tax Provision May Burden Small Carriers With Extra Paperwork; Congressman Steps In

Small businesses are not too pleased with a provision of President's Obama's health care reform bill, which requires businesses to submit a 1099 tax form to the IRS for purchases over $600

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ArticlesMay 5, 2010

Tropicana Puts Peterbilt Hybrids Into Service

Tropicana, a division of PepsiCo, has taken delivery of two new hybrid diesel-electric medium-duty Peterbilt trucks, which service downtown Chicag

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NewsMay 3, 2010

Diesel Gains Almost a Nickel in Fifth Straight Boost

Diesel prices gained nearly a nickel this week, kicking off the month of May at its highest level since October 200

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