Weekly on-road diesel price continues climb
The on-road diesel price continues its upward trend, according to the July 24 report from the Department of Energy. Last week's national average price of $2.946 per gallon was up two cents from $2.926 per gallon the week before. ... Transportation logistic costs spiral in 2005
Transportation logistics costs jumped 14.1 percent in 2005, compared to the year before -- driven mainly by the increased demand in trucking and tight capacity, according to a report sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). ... EPA fines Amerigas for failure to file hazmat report
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Amerigas Propane LP to pay $28,495.95 for failure to file a Tier II, Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals Report, to the Washington State Emergency Response Commission and the Dallesport WA Local Emergency Planning Committee and fire department, according to EPA information.... PHMSA seeking comments on response guidebook
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting comments on the development of the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook, particularly from those who have experience using the 2004 guidebook during a hazardous materials incident, according to information published in the Federal Register July 19. ... Linden Bulk takes home NJMTA awards
Linden Bulk Transportation Co Inc, Linden NJ, is on the winning list at the New Jersey Motor Truck Association (NJMTA) this year, having taken home the Fleet Safety Award for its category and the 2006 Driver of the Year Award.... ULSD production spikes in June
By the end of June, refiners were producing more than 2 million barrels per day of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD), substantial quantities as a result of new cleaner-burning fuel mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to the American Petroleum Institute's (API's) monthly statistical report for June.... GA requires CDL holders to complete Highway Watch program
A new law in Georgia requires all truck drivers seeking or renewing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to complete a Highway Watch training program, according to Georgia Motor Trucking Association information.... Schneider driver winner in NASCAR promotion from PSC
A driver for Schneider National Inc's bulk division in Houston TX, Terrell Struggs, temporarily traded his seat in the truck cab recently for one in a NASCAR racing car as the winner of a promotion by Philip Services Corp (PSC), Houston TX. Struggs's winnings allowed him to drive 30 laps on the oval at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte NC.... Weekly on-road diesel price inches up
Last week's national average on-road diesel price of $2.926 per gallon inched up .008 cent, compared to the week before, according to July 17 information from the Department of Energy (DOE). The price the week before was reported at $2.918 per gallon.... NPRA reports 149 US refineries in operation
There were 149 operable refineries in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands) with a total crude distillation capacity of 17.3 million barrels per calendar day, and 18.3 million barrels per stream day as of January 1, 2006, according to information from the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA).... Truckers to compete for top driving award
Nearly 400 top professional truck drivers from all across the United States soon will be heading for New Orleans to compete in the 2006 National Truck Driving Championships to be held August 15 to 19 in New Orleans' Ernest N Morial Convention Center. The Super Bowl of Safety is hosted annually by American Trucking Associations.... CTA favors US idle system weight exemption
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is supporting a 400-pound weight exemption for truck idle reduction systems or auxiliary power units, a policy that is contained in the US Energy Policy Act of 2005.... STB expresses concern about autumn rail capacity
The Surface Transportation Board is seeking railroad plans for handling the autumn peak shipping season and noting that rail infrastructure is impacting capacity, according to STB information.... ATRI seeks carrier HOS data
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking motor carrier data to measure the effects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service provision that substantially altered the sleeper berth exception affecting drivers' ability to split sleeper berth time. ... Key to hurricane response: Plan now
The key to hurricane preparation and response is adopting policies and procedures before a crisis occurs in order to minimize confusion in a few key areas, such as employee communications, requirements, and pay issues, said David Barron of Epstein Becker Green Wickliff and Hall, Houston TX.... Schneider wins driver training award
Schneider National Inc, Green Bay WI, has received an Excellence in Practice Award from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Schneider National was recognized in the Learning Technologies category for its simulation-based driver training program. ... Weekly on-road diesel price rises 2 cents
Last week's national average on-road diesel price of $2.918 rose two cents per gallon, compared to the week before, according to July 10 information from the Department of Energy (DOE). ... Dupre sells Van Package Fleet to Paschall
Dupre Transport LLC, Lafayette LA, has reached an agreement to sell the business and assets of the over-the-road Van Package Fleet to Paschall Truck Lines Inc, Murray KY. ... AAPA fears some TWIC rules will impact port efficiency
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) fears the efficiency of port facility operations will be impacted by some aspects of proposed Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) rules, according to an AAPA news release. ... Senate proposes $1.5 million for biodiesel tests
A Senate proposal includes $1.5 million for biodiesel testing, if eventually approved by Congress, is expected to increase the likelihood that major automakers will approve biodiesel blends for their 2007 and beyond engines, according to information from the National Biodiesel Board.... Vopak to build new Amsterdam terminal
Koninklijke Vopak NV (Royal Vopak) plans to construct a second oil terminal in the Port of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with an initial capacity of 720,000 cubic meters. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2007 with completion in mid-2008, according to Royal Vopak, assuming permits are granted. ... Quebec to begin new hazmat rule August 15
Beginning August 15, tank truck carriers transporting hazardous materials into Quebec, Canada, must have their current trucks equipped with speed limiters or electronic on-board recorders, if not already using vehicle stabilizing systems, according to the Ontario Trucking Association. Trucks assembled after August 15, 2006, will not be legible for the speed limiter exception.... NAFTA surface trade rises in April
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 5.9 percent higher in April 2006 than in April 2005, reaching $61.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).... Freight TSI up in May
The Transportation Services Index (TSI) for freight rose 1.9 percent in May from the April level, turning up after a one-month decline. ... DHS completes infrastructure security plan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), a comprehensive risk management framework that defines critical infrastructure protection roles and responsibilities for all levels of government, private industry, nongovernmental agencies, and tribal partners. ...
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