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News•June 8, 2004

Reagan Ceremonies to Make D.C. Travel Difficult

The Highway Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) has contacted federal and local DOT and Law Enforcement agencies to forecast closures or delays resulting from the Ronald Reagan Presidential memorial event

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News•June 7, 2004

High Court Gives Nod to Mexican Trucks in U.S.

The Supreme Court ruled today that the Bush administration can skip a lengthy environmental study and open U.S. roadways to Mexican trucks

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News•May 21, 2004

FMCSA Posts New Rules for Driver Training

Beginning July 20, 2004, employers of commercial vehicle drivers operating in interstate commerce must make sure that entry-level drivers receive training

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News•May 19, 2004

Illinois OKs Truck Speed Hike, But Veto Looms

Illinois legislators this week approved a bill that permits truck drivers to travel 65 mph on rural stretches of the state’s interstate highways, but the governor plans to veto the bill

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News•May 19, 2004

Federal Drug Test Proposal May Affect Trucking

A proposal to allow federal agencies to use sweat, saliva and hair in controlled substance testing of government workers may ultimately affect truck drivers

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News•May 12, 2004

Certification of New Mitsubishi Trucks Halted

Japanese transportation authorities have halted certification of new vehicles made by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck following allegations company officials covered up defects that caused wheels to come loose

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News•May 11, 2004

Bush Signs Nonroad Diesel Rule

The Bush Administration’s Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule, signed Tuesday, will cut emission levels from construction, agricultural and industrial diesel-powered equipment by more than 90%,

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News•May 11, 2004

Engine Builders Vow to Meet EPA’s Nonroad Rules

The Engine Manufacturers Assn. (EMA) responded positively to the announcement of the nonroad diesel engine and fuel regulation finalized Tuesday by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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News•April 28, 2004

CTA Seeks Relief from Nation’s Highest Diesel Prices

The California Trucking Assn. delivered a letter to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Wednesday, seeking to allow federally approved diesel fuel into the state until prices meet the national diesel fuel average

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News•April 22, 2004

Legislation Encourages Halt to Engine Idling

Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) has introduced legislation offering financial incentives to encourage the trucking industry to aid in the nation’s drive for cleaner air by reducing engine idling

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