EPA says ULSD refinery capacity should meet fleet demand
Five US refineries out of approximately 114 currently are producing the ultra-low sulfur (15 parts per million) diesel fuel that will needed by heavy-duty trucks after 2007, Environmental Protection Agency officials said November 15.... Pipelines face stiff challenges with ULSD
Significant changes will be needed in the distribution process to ensure that ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) can be shipped efficiently and cost effectively, according to representatives from the petroleum pipeline industry who spoke November 15 at the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Implementation Workshop in New Orleans LA.... Canadian under-ride decision impacts some US companies
The rear under-ride guards for trailers recently called for in Canada will impact US trucking companies that have trailers domiciled in Canada.... RSPA issues placarding, labeling final rule
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) has issued a final rule that amends the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Parts 171, 172, and 173) regarding placarding and labeling, according to information in the Federal Register November 4. ... Valero, Kaneb merge terminal, pipeline entities
Valero LP, Kaneb Services LLC, and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners LP have executed definitive agreements to merge Valero LP and Kaneb Partners in terminal operations and petroleum liquids pipelines. ... FMCSA issues clarifying proposal for HOS requirements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is clarifying that motor carriers have "the duty" to verify the accuracy of drivers' hours of service (HOS) and records of duty status (RODS), according to information published in the Federal Register November 3. ... CTA wants US/Canada agreement on under-ride guards
David Bradley, Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) chief executive officer, says that a recent announcement by Canada to add trailer under-ride guards "will be diluted unless it is adopted concurrently by Canada and the United States.” ... USDA releases new food security guide
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new voluntary security guidance document to bolster security for agricultural and food product transporters, according to USDA information.... ATA forms intermodal group
The American Trucking Associations has establised an Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference (IMCC) as an alliance for motor carriers involved in intermodal trucking. ... Mack to sponsor Share the Road program for 5th year
Mack Trucks Inc will again serve as the primary sponsor of the American Associations (ATA) Share the Road program in 2005. ... Congress, President Bush extend new HOS rules
In the sixth extension of the latest highway bill, the House and Senate agreed September 30 to allow the new hours-of-service (HOS) rules to remain in effect until a final ruling is made in a Washington DC federal court, or until September 30, 2005, whichever comes first. ... Kaneb subsidiary acquires Scotland storage terminal
An operating subsidiary of Kaneb Pipe Line Partnership LP, Dallas TX, has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Ross Chemical & Storage Company Ltd.... Goodyear seeking driver hero nominations
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking nominations for its 22nd annual North America Highway Hero award. ... Safety, security dominate topics at OPSEM meeting
Recognizing potential safety and security hazards remain the top priority for the chemical industry in preventing accidents and thwarting terrorists' plans, according to information presented at the 2004 Operations Seminar and Trade Show (OPSEM) sponsored by the National Association of Chemical Distributors.... Sinclair Trucking wins ATA safety award
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has named Sinclair Trucking Co, Salt Lake City UT, as its small fleet winner in the 2004 National Truck Safety Contest. ... Parts must be attached correctly to MC331 tanks
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) issued an interpretation on June 30 regarding the attachment of an appurtenance to an MC331 cargo tank.... MPC clarifies use of company name
Marine Pollution Control Corp (MPC) based in Detroit MI, has released an announcement to eliminate any confusion that may arise over the recent formation of Marine Pollution Control SA in Panama and whether MPC is somehow affiliated with this new entity. ... PERC plans study on LP gas contaminants cleaning
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is soliciting proposals from bulk storage plants and small distribution terminals to investigate cost effective methods of cleaning contaminants from LP gas. ... RSPA to clarify definition of hazmat 'offeror'
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is proposing to add to the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Part 171) a definition for a person who offers or is an offeror of hazardous materials, according to information in the Federal Register September 24.... Missouri carrier sentenced for HOS, environment violations
A Cuba MO petroleum carrier owner has been sentenced for violating hours-of-service (HOS) rules and environmental laws, according to information from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Inspector General. ... Highway bill pulls over for 2004 rest stop
Action on the highway bill that has been extended several times since it expired in September 2003 appears to have pulled over for a rest stop in Congress for the rest of this session.... Canada trucking future appears brighter
A correction in trucking rate structures is underway in Canada with carriers looking at the best opportunity they have had since deregulation to improve their financial performance, according to a news release from the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).... Senate effort fails to establish compulsory hazmat tracking
An effort has failed in the Senate to establish an identification and tracking system for trucks hauling hazardous materials.... Customs schedules tests for electronic manifest data transmissions
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is initiating testing of a program that will allow carriers to transmit electronic manifest data and other cargo information to the agency to expedite border crossings. ... Alliance predicts stymied HOS rules costly for Canada
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has warned a US federal court that the Canadian industry will face significant and unwarranted costs if the current US hours-of-service rules are vacated for some interim period. ...
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