Mineta calls for bipartisanship
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has called for national political bipartisanship in order to improve the country's transportation system, enhance its security, reduce congestion, and address its role in a global economy.... President praises Mineta's service
President Bush has praised the service of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and noted his help in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Mineta recently resigned his cabinet position, effective July 7, 2006.... CTA urges Canadian HOS rule inception
The Canadian Council of Ministers responsible for transportation and highway safety should not back away from the slated January 1, 2007, implementation date for the new Canadian hours-of-service regulations, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA).... For-hire truck tonnage index increased in May
The advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.3 percent in May, following a 2.0 percent gain in April, according to the American Trucking Associations. ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. ... Chemical production lower in May
The Canadian Council of Ministers responsible for transportation and highway safety should not back away from the slated January 1, 2007, implementation date for the new Canadian hours-of-service regulations, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA).... Truckload driver turnover rate drops
The driver turnover rate among large truckload carriers experienced its largest quarterly decrease in 10 years during the 2006 first quarter, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported. ... Weekly on-road diesel price falls almost 5 cents
Last week's average on-road diesel price of $2.867 fell almost five cents per gallon, compared to the week before, according to June 26 information from the Department of Energy (DOE). The week of June 19 the price was reported at $2.915 per gallon, .048 cents more than the current price.... EPA forms partnership to upgrade truck efficiency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to upgrade 400 trucks traveling along the West Coast's Interstate-5 corridor with fuel-saving and pollution-reduction technologies through a partnership with the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Oregon's DOT, and Cascade Sierra Solutions. ... Kinder Morgan to build new Edmonton tank farm
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, Houston TX, through its Kinder Morgan Terminals Canada ULC subsidiary, will begin construction this summer on a new 2.2-million-barrel crude oil tank farm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located just north of the Trans Mountain Pipeline storage facility owned and operated by Kinder Morgan Canada. ... Engine Manufacturers release biodiesel test specification
The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has released a test specification for biodiesel fuel to facilitate testing and evaluation of how blended biodiesel fuels perform in today’s clean-burning diesel engines. ... Group seeks information on propane bobtail inspections
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and The Adept Group are conducting surveys to determine if increasing the time period between required bobtail propane delivery vehicle hydrostatic tests could be technically justified, according to PERC information.... Roadcheck sidelines drivers for HOS violations
The number of drivers placed out of service increased 1.2 percent from the year before in the June 6-8 North American Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual Roadcheck, according to CVSA information. The bulk of those drivers were sidelined for hours-of-service violations.... ATA supports narrowing driver fingerprint screening
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding actions by a House subcommittee to narrow the application of fingerprint-based screening requirements to drivers who transport security sensitive materials. ... OOIDA testimony: TSA should focus on sensitive hazmat
Enhancing transportation security would be better served if the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) narrowed its program to focus on sensitive hazardous materials rather than all hazardous materials, according to testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security.... Mineta resigns Secretary of Transportation post
Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has resigned, effective July 7, according to Department of Transportation (DOT) information.... Weekly diesel price almost steady
Last week's average on-road diesel price of $2.915 remained almost steady compared to the week before, according to June 19 information from the Department of Energy. The price dropped slightly by .003 cents, compared to the June 12 price reported at $2.918 per gallon.... Chevron, GA Tech to research biofuel applications
Chevron Corporation, San Ramon CA, and the Georgia Institute of Technology have formed a strategic research alliance to pursue advanced technology aimed at making cellulosic biofuels and hydrogen viable transportation fuels. ... ACC calls for improvement in hazmat railcar design
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has voiced concerns about design changes to railcars used in hazardous materials transportation and other railroad hazmat issues, according to ACC information presented before the House of Representatives Railroads Subcommittee June 13. ... FTR predicts tight truck industry capacity
Truck industry capacity is expected to remain tight through 2006 and 2007, according to a study by FTR Associates, Nashville IN. The continued strength in manufacturing and freight-producing sectors of the economy has led to strong truck use, FTR said.... AFL-CIO calls for insulin-treated driver certification
Truck drivers who treat their diabetes with insulin should be given the opportunity to operate commercial motor vehicles, according to a labor union official. ... May ULSD output hits 400,000 barrels per day
Diesel production rose 1.2 percent in May, compared to year-earlier levels, and for the first time included a significant amount, about 400,000 barrels per day, of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD), according to the monthly statistical report of the American Petroleum Institute (API). ... Western Iowa Energy opens new biodiesel plant
Western Iowa Energy LLC, Wall Lake IA, is expected to produce 30 million gallons of biodiesel per year at it new plant just started up, according to information from Renewable Energy Group and West Central, companies involved in the plant construction and product marketing.... Transport Service to acquire Mission Petroleum chemical assets
Transport Service Co, Oak Brook IL, has signed an agreement to purchase the chemical transportation assets of Mission Petroleum Carriers Inc, Houston TX. The transaction is expected to close in July 2006. Terms were not announced.... On-road diesel price inches up almost 3 cents
Last week's on-road diesel price inched up almost three cents per gallon from the week before to $2.918, according to June 12 information from the Department of Energy.... Shell wins TRANSCAER Achievement Award
Shell Chemical LP has won the 2005 TRANSCAER National Achievement Award for organizing or assisting with multiple events that trained over 215 responders on hazmat awareness, emergency response, and railroad operations....
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