Background checks delayed for Canadian hazmat drivers
Canadian carriers and truck drivers can temporarily breathe a sigh of relief now that the United States has announced its intention to extend the February 10, 2006, deadline for background checks of foreign drivers of hazardous materials (hazmat) until August 10, 2006, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA).... DistTech presents Carter Award to terminal
Distribution Technologies (DistTech), Newbury OH, has presented the inaugural Michael J Carter Memorial Award to its Rancho Cucamonga CA terminal.... Kinder Morgan to expand Las Vegas, Barstow terminals
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, Houston TX, will invest almost $10 million in new construction and upgrades at two terminals on its approximately 550-mile CALNEV Pipeline system, according to company information.... Enbridge completes partial acquisition of Olympic Pipe Line
Enbridge Inc, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has completed the acquisition of a 65 percent common share interest in the Olympic Pipe Line Company from Arco MidCon LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BP, for $99.8 million. ... CSB delays evidence proposal deadline
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is extending the period for comment on a proposed rule that would require facilities that suffer an accident to ensure that the accident scene and relevant evidence found there is adequately protected from alteration.... Bush budget proposal includes $65.6 billion for DOT
President Bush is proposing a $65.6 billion plan for the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the 2007 budget, according to DOT and White House information.... ATA supports truck idling legislation
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has endorsed federal legislation for a proposed tax credit for purchasing idling reduction equipment for commercial vehicles, according to ATA information.... Biodiesel will promote energy independence
Biodiesel is one of a number of alternative fuels that will add to the security of the United States by helping to trim reliance on foreign energy supplies that come from unstable parts of the world. ... More growth ahead for biodiesel
More than 30 new biodiesel plants were completed in 2005, and total annual production reached 75 million gallons. Capacity is projected to approach 250 million gallons this year, and demand is growing even faster than production.... Work to begin on hurricane-damaged bridges
Work on the US Highway 90 bridges that span the St Louis Bay and Biloxi Bay in Mississippi is scheduled to begin as soon as possible, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).... Report sees growth for transportation sector
The January 2006 economic outlook indicates strong economic factors that are likely to cause growth in the transportation sector, according to information published by FTR Associates of Nashville IN. ... Mineta kicks off Interstate anniversary
Transportation Secretary Norman Y Mineta kicked off the 50th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System at a meeting of the Transportation Research Board annual meeting January 23.... OTA concerned about biodiesel issue
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is expressing concerns following a situation in Minnesota where the biodiesel inventory contained more total glycerin than permitted under the ASTM D6751 standard for pure biodiesel.... CN, CSX to interchange rail traffic in MI, Ontario
Canadian National (CN) and CSX Transportation Inc (CSX) have announced a long-term agreement for CN to haul CSX traffic to and from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, and CSX connections in Buffalo NY and Toledo OH.... Hurricane Rita reveals transportation weakness
The traffic jams that arose when Hurricane Rita struck the Gulf Coast in 2005 revealed not only the importance of transportation modes, but the problems that arise when the system is disrupted, according to a report from the Transportation Research Board (TRB).... Bottlenecks continue to idle trucks
Bottlenecks on highways throughout the nation idled trucks for more than 243 million hours in 2004, costing trucking companies $7.8 billion, according to a study prepared for the Federal Highway Administration. ... Federal Reserve report notes driver shortages
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book, which presents economic conditions in its districts, notes that carriers were constrained by continuing driver shortages in the Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, and Philadelphia areas.... NPRA supports Bush's energy policy
Bob Slaughter, president of the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA), supports President Bush's remarks about the nation's energy future made in the State of the Union address January 31.... Sandberg resigns from FMCSA
Annette Sandberg, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration administrator, has submitted her resignation effective March 1.... ACEEE reports takes look at fuel savings
A substantial fuel savings could be achieved by trucks/trailers using existing conventional technologies that effect aerodynamic performance, according to a study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). ... Forbes ranks Airgas for management
Airgas Inc, Radnor PA, has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the chemical industry’s Best Managed Company in America in the January 9, 2006, magazine edition. ... NAFTA surface trade rises in November 2005
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 12.0 percent higher in November 2005 than in November 2004, reaching $62.9 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).... ATRI to conduct truck on-board recorders survey
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a multi-phased study on usage issues and opportunities associated with electronic on-board recorders for hours-of-service record-keeping among motor carriers. ... DOT Inspector General resigns
The Inspector General for the Department of Transportation, Kenneth M Mead, has announced his resignation effective February 11.... DistTech to provide contract carriage to Interplastic
The Thermoset Resins Division of Interplastic Corporation, a leading manufacturer of unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester, specialty resins, gel coats and colorants for the composites, cast polymer and solid surface industries, has awarded the dedicated contract carriage contract for three of its locations to Distribution Technologies Inc (DistTech), Newbury OH. ...
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