The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to halt the launch of a plan for a new border-crossing card for at least 17 months, in order to give the Departments of State and 91ÊÓƵland Security more time to fix its problems
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May Truck Sales Fall 51%
Heavy-duty retail truck sales in the United States fell 51.7% in May from year-ago levels, the result of slowing freight demand and the impact of last year’s big pre-buy.
June 18, 2007NYC Teamsters Back Congestion-Pricing Plan
Teamsters union leaders representing thousands of New York City truck drivers said they support the city’s plan to charge new tolls on vehicles entering Manhattan during weekday business hours, Bloomberg News reported.
June 14, 2007DHL Buys Stake in Miami Air Cargo Firm
DHL has bought a 49% stake in a Miami air cargo company and extended its contract with the company through 2019, the company said.
June 13, 2007Fed ‘Beige Book’ Cites Trucking Slowdowns
The Federal Reserve gave a generally positive assessment of the U.S. economy last week as manufacturing and job growth picked up, but the Fed’s report cited some regional slowdowns in trucking and truck manufacturing.
June 13, 2007Congress Eyes Boosting Fuel Economy
Stronger fuel-economy rules stand their best chance in years of passing Congress, amid heightened concern about gas prices and global warming, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.
June 12, 2007CVSA Conducts Roadcheck; Md. Trucker Gets Big Fine
By Sarah Godfrey, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2007ATA Names Ray Kuntz Chairman
Montana trucking executive Ray Kuntz was named Chairman of American Trucking Associations, ATA said after its executive committee met on Tuesday in Dallas.
June 13, 2007DOT Outlines Cross-Border Standards
The Transportation Department said Monday it has published additional details on safety standards and inspection program in place for its cross-border trucking demonstration program.
June 11, 2007Lawmakers Urge Limits to Road Privatization
Key House leaders gave faint praise to plans for public-private transportation projects, but warned states that such deals should preserve the public’s interest by avoiding price-gouging and restrictions on competing roadways.
June 11, 2007