Obama calls summit on distracted driving
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will convene a summit of experts to figure out
what to do about the problem of texting while driving, a practice studies and a growing number
of accidents show can be deadly.
[ States are already dealing with this issue. Can anyone else see a Constitutional violation by the
federal gov't coming. (~SS~) ]
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PREVIEW-Industry, truckers to seek energy speculation curbs
WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Groups representing industrial and transportation companies
on Wednesday will call on the U.S. futures market regulator to crack down on speculators
blamed for wild swings in energy prices that have hit consumers and raised costs for
businesses.
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Convoy for a Cure to hold U.S. event
The first U.S.-based Convoy for a Cure, a one-day fundraising event for female drivers and
those in the transportation industry, will be held October 24, 2009, to raise money for breast
cancer research. The convoy will take place at the Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner Truck Stop
near Hillsboro, Texas.
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Truckers applaud anti-idle tax credits in U.S.
WASHINGTON -- A hard fought lobbying campaign for green tax credits in the U.S. has been
won, and the American Trucking Associations couldn't be happier.
[ This is not "Truckers," it's "Trucking Corporations." And we will expect these corporations to
put APU's on their rigs to aid their company drivers with idling regulations...as well as providing
adequate, safe living conditions in company equipment for their drivers. (~SS~) ]
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South Dakota lawmaker pushes to lower drinking age
In an effort to make roadways safer, a South Dakota state lawmaker is taking a different path.
Rep. Tim Rounds, R-Pierre, would like to reduce the state's drinking age in certain instances if
it doesn't mean sacrificing federal highway money. He wants to allow people under 21 to drink
in controlled settings, such as bars or with adults.
[ Take notice it states "allowing people under 21 to drink alcohol at bars or with adults. Younger
drunk drivers trying to get home from the bars. This is real responsible Mr. Rounds. (~SS~) ]
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New Jersey’s snow-free vehicle mandate awaits governor’s signature
A bill atop the governor’s desk would get tough with drivers in New Jersey who fail to clear
snow and ice off their vehicles. The rule would apply to commercial and non-commercial
vehicles.
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Trailer factory keeps on trucking
It's hard to imagine how a business breaks into a market making equipment that sells for tens
of thousands of dollars when it's also vulnerable to the economic swings of the day.
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House bill calls for federal tax on mileage
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-OR, introduced a bill that would establish a federal pilot program to
study vehicle miles traveled, or VMT, as a possible supplement to or possible replacement for
the current per-gallon fuel tax. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association believes
that although a VMT tax has captured the imagination of some, it remains unproven, even as
states like Blumenauer's home state of Oregon continue to study it.
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Oregon to start implementing biodiesel mandate Aug. 5
Starting this week, nine counties in northwest Oregon will be required to sell diesel fuel that
contains at least 2 percent biodiesel. The rest of the state will make the switch Oct. 1. The city of
Portland has required a 5 percent biodiesel blend to be sold at stations since August 2007.
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Agency files paperwork to end Los Angeles port investigation
A federal agency that oversees major shipping ports as related to the flow of interstate
commerce appears to be finished investigating two major West Coast ports.
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