Trucking News for February 2011

Trucking in the News (140 articles)

• Connecticut bills would take toll on road users
  Time is running out at the Connecticut statehouse on numerous bills that would charge truckers and other drivers to use roads. OOIDA leadership points out truck drivers already foot quite a bill to travel through states, including Connecticut. While truckers may not buy fuel in the state, they still pay whatever Connecticut’s fuel tax is for every mile they run in the state....
  Date: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 10:23pm
• Eight rest areas on chopping block in New Hampshire
  Truckers can add New Hampshire to the growing list of states thinking about closing rest areas as a way to save money. In his recent budget address, Gov. John Lynch is proposing the reduction of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s operating budget by $12 million. His proposal would close eight of the state’s 16 rest areas in the next two years....
  Date: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 10:23pm
• ATA: It's Time to Open Access to Domestic Energy Sources
  With world events showing the importance of energy independence, the American Trucking Associations called on the Obama administration to stop blocking access to U.S.-held energy assets....
  Date: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 8:02pm
• Trucking Rates Rising Due to Tighter Capacity, Higher Costs - Transport Topics Online
  

  Trucking Rates Rising Due to Tighter Capacity, Higher Costs Transport Topics Online Trucking firms could see their biggest rate increases in years in 2011, and coupled with rising equipment and fuel prices, end products' costs could increase accordingly, USA Today reported Monday. An analyst with RW Baird estimated that rates could ... Trucking rates forecast to roll higherUSA Today all 2 news articles »

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  Date: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 1:33pm
• Fish Samaritan House seeks help to carry on its mission and to keep on trucking - Youngstown Vindicator
  

  Fish Samaritan House seeks help to carry on its mission and to keep on trucking Youngstown Vindicator The truck has more than 172, 000 miles and is on its last leg. The Fish Samaritan House's 1999 Chevrolet 3500 has more than 172, 000 miles. Donations: Food, clothing, furniture, appliances and other household items. Call for pickup requests. ... and more »

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  Date: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 12:10pm

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