President signs highway bill
President Bush signed the $286.4-billion highway bill August 10, confirming congressional action after an almost two-year debate in the House and Senate. ... Freight index rises in May
The Transportation Services Index (TSI) for freight rose 0.5 percent to 113.1 in May from the April level of 112.6, the third consecutive monthly increase, according to Department of Transportation information. ... Intermodal growth up in second quarter
Intermodal volumes realized a 4.5 percent increase in growth during the second quarter of 2005, according to Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics, a quarterly publication of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). ... DPC publishes guide for sealing milk trucks
A guideline for sealing milk tank trucks has been published by the Dairy Practices Council.... Senate OKs coal-to-liquid fuel plan
Financing for the nation's first clean coal-to-liquid fuel plant has been approved by the Senate in the energy bill now under consideration by Congress.... Sunoco acquires pipeline, storage facilities
Sunoco Logistics Partners LP, Philadelphia PA, has acquired a crude oil pipeline system and storage facilities, located in Texas, from Mobil Pipe Line Company. The acquisition includes a two-bay tank truck terminal in Corsicana TX. ... NHTSA issues new driver license requirements
Before issuing or renewing a motor vehicle operator's license, states must verify an individual's eligibility to receive a license through informational checks of both the National Driver Register (NDR) and the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS), according to information published in the Federal Register July 29. ... Trucking threat level clarified
Trucking companies are not included in the current elevation of the threat level by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). ... Truck fatalities increase in 2004
The number of persons killed in 2004 in US truck accidents increased 3.1 percent from the year before, according to early results from a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ... Kinder Morgan to acquire Terasen
Kinder Morgan Inc, Houston TX, is acquiring Terasen Inc, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for $5.6 billion that includes 150 terminals, 40,000 miles of natural gas and petroleum transportation pipelines, and more than 1.1 million natural gas distribution customers. ... Petrochemical production reported
Fifteen petrochemical companies have reported 2005 second-quarter production of 50.4 billion pounds, a three percent decrease from the same time last year, according to a survey by the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA). ... Congress finally passes highway bill
After an almost two-year-long congressional debate, Congress finally agreed July 29 to spending $286.4 billion on a six-year highway bill.... Westway, SvG European have new name
Westway Terminal Company Inc and SvG European Liquid Storage are now trading worldwide as Westway Terminals.... NACD recommends security policy
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has recommended that federal security legislation determine which chemical companies are and are not covered by new legislation and develop a program that includes flexibility to address different sizes and types of facilities.... Trucks expand NAFTA trade in May
Trade using truck transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners was on the rise in May of this year, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). ... Driver availability drops in June
The number of people available to be hired into the trucking industry fell slightly in June, according to information from FTR Associates, Nashville IN. ... PHMSA defines hazmat 'offeror'
Responding to truck and rail carrier concerns about definitions of a "person who offers or offeror" hazardous materials for transportation, the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) has clarified a final rule.... Penalties proposed in terminal fatality
MFA Oil Co, Columbia MO, faces $135,000 in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after a transport driver died in a fire and explosion at the company's Marshall MO bulk storage plant January 7, 2005, according to OSHA information. ... Highway bill continues in limbo
Congress again extended the six-year highway spending bill, this time to July 27.... ITCO posts security guidelines
The International Tank Container Organization (ITCO) has posted on its Web site Industry Guidelines for the Security of the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road.... ASME establishes Brussels office
In an effort to broaden its global outreach to engineers in Europe and surrounding markets, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has opened an office in Brussels, Belgium.... ATA supporting CAFTA
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference, an affiliate of ATA, are supporting the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), citing its potential to increase both domestic and international economic opportunities for the United States and for ATA’s member motor carriers. ... Reminder: HVUT due in August
Heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT) payments for the period from July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006 are due by August 31, 2005, thanks to changes made by Congress last year. ... Highway bill extended two days
Action on the six-year highway spending bill before Congress has been extended for two more days after members failed to reach an agreement July 19. The July 21 extension date follows earlier numerous extensions as a result of failed efforts to reach an agreement.... NTTC, others seek hazmat court ruling
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has joined 19 other transportation trade associations in supporting CSX Transportation Inc in obtaining a summary judgment on a case involving hazardous materials transportation in the District of Columbia. ...
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