September chemical production declines 

The negative impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the chemical industry was evident in September, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC). ...

Background checks hurting trucking industry 

The five-month-old hazardous materials truck driver background check implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hurting the trucking industry by imposing higher operating costs and deterring drivers from obtaining hazmat endorsements, a trucking executive testified before Congress November 1. ...

Schneider to pay empty, loaded fuel charges 

Schneider National Inc, Green Bay WI, has announced it will pay fuel surcharges on both empty and loaded miles to increase revenues for owner-operators and fleet owners. ...

ATA calls for ANWR energy production 

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is highlighting the importance of opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as part of a comprehensive national energy plan, according to ATA information. ...

DistTech opens new terminals 

Distribution Technologies Inc (DistTech), Newbury OH, has expanded its North American terminal network with the addition of facilities in Phoenix AZ and Greensboro NC. ...

DOT needs to focus on hazmat mandates 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) needs to continue its focus on reducing the number of outstanding congressional mandates and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations related to pipeline and hazardous materials, according to information from the DOT Inspector General. ...

TTI increases in September 

After three consecutive monthly decreases, the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4 percent in September. The latest increase followed a 0.8 percent contraction in August. ...

ATA president expresses sleeper berth concerns 

“Serious and pervasive concerns” about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sleeper berth provisions have been expressed by the president of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). ...

Committee to review background check rule 

The House Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity are conducting hearings to review the effectiveness of current policies and procedures for conducting background checks on drivers who handle hazardous materials, according to the subcommittee's information. ...

Canada to publish new HOS rules 

Transport Canada will publish new Canadian drivers-hours-of-service regulations November 16, 2005, according to information from the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). The rules become effective January 1, 2007. ...

California expands idling limit to sleeper berths 

The California Air Resources Board has approved expanding its current five-minute idling limit to include sleeper berth use, beginning in 2008, according to information from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). ...

FMCSA eases HOS rule for relief efforts 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Southern Region, has granted an extension to the relief from certain regulations applying to drivers hours of service and other regulations ...

NAFTA trade set new record in 2004 

The amount of goods transported across US borders in trade with Canada and Mexico set a new record in 2004, exceeding a previous high set in 2000...

Mack discusses growth, new products 

Mack Trucks Inc is on a roll, according to Paul Vikner, Mack president and chief executive officer. The truck builder is coming off one of its best years, and it just introduced a new diesel engine family and updated truck products ...

Bulletin addresses water facility security 

Truck drivers and other highway professionals should be alert for suspicious activity around water treatment and storage facilities, according to a bulletin issued from Highway Watch, a security program administered by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). ...

KAG wins Circle K awards 

Kenan Advantage Group, Canton OH, received several awards from Circle K Stores Inc at its annual Carrier Conference in Destin FL. ...

Polar acquires two companies 

Polar Corp, St Cloud MN, has acquired MTEC International Ltd, Plant City FL, and Rockwell American Manufacturing Co Ltd, Seagoville TX, according to Questor Partners Fund II LP, Polar's parent company....

ATA advocates 5 percent biodiesel blends 

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Board of Directors has revised ATA’s alternative fuels policy to advocate the use of biodiesel in blends up to five percent as part of the national diesel fuel standard. ...

RUAN to acquire Kings County Truck Lines 

RUAN Transportation Management Systems Inc, Des Moines IA, is acquiring 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Kings County Truck Lines Inc, Tulare CA, and other related entities of the carrier...

NPRA calls for more US refining 

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) believes that increased domestic refining capacity in the long term will help provide adequate supplies of gasoline, diesel, home heating oil, and other oil products to meet the needs of America’s growing economy. ...

Mack to sponsor ATA program 

Mack Trucks Inc, Lehigh Valley PA, again will serve as a primary sponsor of the American Trucking Associations' Share the Road program next year...

ATRI presents 'crash predictor' study 

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has presented its “crash predictor” study that evaluates and links past driver traffic violations and convictions with their likelihood of being involved in a crash....

PERC seeks tank-level sensor 

The Propane Education and Research Council is seeking proposals for non-invasive tank level sensors for development, demonstration, and eventual commercialization....

EPA awards idle reduction grants 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $5 million package in grants under the SmartWay Transport Partnership that is designed to reduce truck idle time. ...

NAFTA surface transportation rises in July 

Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico rose 3.3 percent in July 2005 ...

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