Connecticut Diesel Tax Will Drop Slightly on July 1
Truckers buying fuel in Connecticut will get a bit of a break starting July 1 when the state tax on diesel drops 0.4 cents per gallon.
May 27, 2014Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Calif. Approves Plan for Trucks to be Electric Powered by 2050
California environmental regulators have approved an update to the state’s long-term greenhouse-gas emissions plan that calls on the trucking industry to transition from diesel to mostly electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2050.
May 27, 2014Missouri Governor Sets Aug. 5 for Voters to Decide on Transportation Tax
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) announced he is putting the proposed constitutional amendment to raise the sales tax to pay for transportation on the Aug. 5 primary election ballot.
May 27, 2014DOT’s Foxx To Deliver Keynote At ‘Data Palooza’ June 3
Managing large sets of freight data effectively improves officials’ ability to make roadways safer, improving the distribution of goods around the country, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will tell data experts when they meet for an annual conference in Arlington, Virginia, June 3.
May 27, 2014USA Truck Adds 2 New Board Members
USA Truck Inc. announced the appointments of Vadim Perelman and Thomas Glaser to the company’s board of directors.
May 27, 2014April Trailer Orders Rise 20.2%
Trailer orders rose 20.2% in April as demand for new equipment continued to surpass year-ago levels, ACT Research reported.
May 27, 2014TT Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Indianapolis 500
Transport Topics visited the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, getting an insiders’ view of the weekend’s activities with behind-the-scenes access from Firestone Tires.
May 27, 2014Werner Enterprises Co-Founder Gloria Werner Dies
Gloria Werner, co-founder of Werner Enterprises, died May 20.
May 27, 2014Maverick Could Use 500 More Drivers Immediately, CEO Says
Maverick USA CEO Steve Williams said his company could easily use 500 more drivers immediately and shipments are just waiting for trucks, Arkansas Business reported.
May 27, 2014Durable Goods Orders Increase in April
Bookings for goods meant to last at least three years rose 0.8% after a 3.6% gain in the prior month that was stronger than previously reported, according to the Commerce Department.
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