Oregon Lawmakers Pass Voluntary Mileage-Based Tax Bill
Oregon legislators passed a bill that would create a voluntary program to phase in road-usage charges in lieu of the state’s gasoline tax, the (Salem, Ore.) Statesman Journal reported.
July 9, 2013PennDOT Eyes Bridge Weight Restrictions
The Pennsylvania General Assembly’s failure to pass a transportation package means the state will move forward in assessing 1,120 bridges that may have to have new or additional weight restrictions, according to Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Barry Schoch.
July 9, 2013Diesel Rises 1.1¢ to $3.828; Increase Is First Following Six Declines
Diesel rose 1.1 cents to $3.828 a gallon, its first gain following six declines, the Department of Energy reported.
July 9, 2013Volvo Recalls 23,000 Tractors to Address Clutch Issue
Volvo Trucks North America has begun a recall to of 23,003 units to deal with a potential clutch problem, the manufacturer advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
July 9, 2013Epes Carriers Merges Trucking Subsidiaries
Epes Carriers said it has merged its trucking subsidiaries, Epes Transport System and Texas Star Express.
July 9, 2013Eaton Launches Rebuilder Program
Eaton Corp. said it has launched an authorized program for aftermarket suppliers to rebuild and sell its heavy-duty transmissions.
July 9, 2013Kansas Transportation Officials Mull Tolls for Future Highway Needs
Transportation officials in Kansas, faced with growing congestion in metropolitan areas, are considering more tolls to keep traffic moving, the Kansas City Star reported.
July 9, 2013PeopleNet, Drivewyze Integrate Technology
PeopleNet said it has integrated its GPS and mobile communication technologies with the Drivewyze PreClear electronic weigh station pre-clearance system and will be a reseller of the service.
July 8, 2013Ritchie Bros. President Announces Retirement
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announced the retirement of its president, Rob Mackay, effective Oct. 31. He has been with the company for 28 years.
July 8, 2013ARI Acquires German Fleet Management Company
Truck-and-car fleet services company ARI said it has acquired the fleet management segment of Stuttgart, Germany-based Fleetlevel+ Services. Terms were not disclosed.
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