A key congressman wants to boost federal highway spending by 57% and set a six-year plan for such spending, a strategy at odds with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who is seeking a shorter, 18-month extension of highway funding.
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Obama, House Panel Spar Over Highway Plan
WASHINGTON 鈥 Setting up what could be a major confrontation between Congress and the White House over transportation policy, a key House committee unveiled a $500 billion blueprint to remake the U.S. transport system, while on the same day the administration instead proposed extending the current plan for 18 months.
June 22, 2009FMC Asks Court to Dismiss its SoCal Ports Suit
The Federal Maritime Commission said Tuesday it is asking a federal court to dismiss FMC鈥檚 legal challenge to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., over the sister ports鈥 clean-trucks plans.
June 16, 2009Products, Practices Save Fleets Money, Improve Fuel Efficiency, Execs Say
Chief executive officers of three major fleets said their companies have saved substantially by using several of the products and methods designed for the most fuel efficiency.
June 16, 2009iTECH: Boring in on Core Technology
How can trucking and logistics companies 鈥 faced with new technology and endless updates to IT systems 鈥 avoid wasting money on uncoordinated solutions as they try to keep up with faster, more visible supply chains?
June 15, 2009Letters: Dropping Rates, Volvo Disagrees
Since 1978, when I started operations, I have watched the trucking industry continually tear itself down. There will always be another fool with enough money to buy a cheap truck, charge below-profit rates and go out of business, while the next fool is in line to take his or her place.
June 15, 2009Safety Begins Behind the Wheel
An emphasis on driver behavior runs through an 18-point plan developed by American Trucking Associations to reduce crashes involving cars and trucks. Chilling statistics illuminate why this kind of focus is essential.
June 15, 2009Coalition Urges Congress to Curb Oil Speculation
A coalition of industry groups including American Trucking Associations petitioned congressional leaders to pass legislation to rein in 鈥渆xcessive speculation and opaque trading activity鈥 in oil markets.
June 15, 2009Teamsters Considering Reopening Labor Deal With YRC to Help Carrier Conserve Cash
The Teamsters union, which already has agreed to pay cuts for workers it represents at YRC Worldwide Inc., said it is considering whether to reopen its labor contract to help the less-than-truckload carrier conserve cash.
June 15, 2009Hodges Says Cap-and-Trade Plan Threatens Trucking鈥檚 Viability
A House cap-and-trade energy bill would 鈥渁dd another layer of volatility鈥 to the already erratic price of diesel fuel that could jeopardize the economic viability of trucking companies, Tommy Hodges, first vice chairman of American Trucking Associations, said last week.
June 15, 2009