North American trade leadership issues report
A joint US-Canada-Mexico report on the Security and Prosperity Partnership represents a recommitment of political leadership in the three countries to enhance trade and improve border-crossing efficiency, according to information from the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). ... Kinder Morgan acquires terminals
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, has acquired two separate terminals, totaling $48 million and an additional $48 million investment for two major terminal expansion projects. The largest of the transactions is the purchase of a refined petroleum products terminal in New York Harbor from ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (ExxonMobil). The other acquisition involves a dry-bulk river terminal in Kentucky.... OTA wants mandate on truck speed
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Board of Directors has endorsed the principle that speed limiters on trucks should become mandatory.... Freight transportation index rises in April
The Transportation Services Index (TSI) for freight rose 0.1 percent to one percent to 112.6 in April from the March level of 112.5.... NHTSA calls for new brake standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule on service and parking brake safety standards that includes trucks weighing greater than 10,000 pounds. ... Valero acquires Kaneb Services, Pipe Line
Valero LP, San Antonio TX, has acquired Kaneb Services LLC and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners LP. ... Pacific Energy to acquire Valero terminals
Pacific Energy Partners LP, plans to acquire from Valero LP, San Antonio TX, two California terminals, three East Coast refined products terminals, and a 550-mile refined products pipeline with four truck terminals and storage in the Rocky Mountains. ... Maryland reduces driver hazmat fee
Maryland has reduced the fee for conducting fingerprint-based background record checks for commercial driver licenses, according to the Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA). ... Schneider National joins Highway Watch
Schneider National Inc, Green Bay WI, has joined the American Trucking Associations Highway Watch program.... One more time: Highway bill extended
Action on the six-year highway spending bill before Congress has been extended yet again -- now for the eighth time -- through July 19, 2005.... Court ruling to spark refinery improvements
US refineries are expected to continue with improving and updating emissions technology after a June 24 ruling by a Washington DC appeals court that upholds one of the rules in the Clean Air Act. ... Senate considers RITA nominee
The nomination of Ashok Kaveeshwar of Maryland to be administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) has been approved by the US Senate Transportation Committee and forwarded to the full Senate for confirmation consideration. ... Canadian driver shortage likely to persist
The capacity squeeze experienced in the Canadian trucking industry over the last couple of years is expected to persist, which will ensure continued upward pressure on driver wages and freight rates, said David Bradley, Canadian Trucking Alliance chief executive officer.... EPA requires more truck emission testing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing a manufacturer-run, in-use emissions testing program for 2007 and later model year heavy-duty diesel vehicles, according to a final rule published June 14 in the Federal Register.... TSA begins third phase of driver background checks
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun its third and final implementation phase of the Hazmat Threat Assessment Program with the fingerprinting of truck drivers that are applying to renew or transfer the hazardous materials endorsement on their commercial driver licenses (CDL).... Young calls halt to highway bill extensions
There must be no more extensions of the highway bill now under consideration in a joint House-Senate conference committee, said the committee chairman, Rep Don Young (R-Alaska).... ATRI seeks security technology vendors for study
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is looking for technology vendors involved in hazardous materials security to become a part of an ongoing effort to compile a list of off-the-shelf products and vendors, as well as to identify new or evolving security technologies that are likely to enter the marketplace in the next 14 months. ... Device claims to circumvent engine governors
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has warned its members that drivers are being offered a device known as the EGOR X-5 that purports to override the electronic fuel controls on Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel engines and allow speed to increase by as much as 45 percent.... Mack Trucks to celebrate anniversary
To celebrate its 100th anniversary in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, Mack Trucks Inc is hosting a community open house from noon to 4 pm June 19 at the company's Assembly Operations in Macungie PA at the corner of Route 100 and Gehman Road. ... Quality Distribution names new president
Quality Distribution Inc, Tampa FL, has announced the appointment of Gerald L "Jerry" Detter as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.... Terminals must register for ULSD
Storage terminals were reminded that they must register with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by December 31, 2005, if they plan to handle ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD). ... EPA eases ULSD limits during transition
To facilitate the transition to the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, the Environomental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to issue a rule later this year that will take two actions.... FMCSA wants new CDL physician list
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new program that will certify medical examiners who will be listed on the proposed National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). ... Driver shortage continues to plague trucking
Strong demands for competing labor continue to put pressure on the driver labor index, according to FTR Associates, Nashville IN. ... New registration proposed for carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new registration procedure for United States motor carriers, according to information published in the Federal Register May 18. ...
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