House Bill Would Tax LNG Based on Energy Output
A House bill would tax liquefied natural gas based on energy output rather than a per-gallon basis, according to its co-sponsor, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas).
May 28, 2013Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
Temporary I-5 Bridge Could Reopen in June
Washington state officials said they could have a temporary crossing in place by as soon as mid-June for the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed late last week over the Skagit River, the Seattle Times reported.
May 28, 2013Consumer Confidence Jumps to Five-Year High
Consumer confidence rose to a five-year high in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
May 28, 2013U.S. Oil Boom Dividing OPEC, Journal Reports
Rising U.S. oil production is dividing OPEC states, and the global oil cartel is struggling to respond to higher North American oil output from shale, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
May 28, 2013Navistar Begins Shipping International TerraStar 4x4 Models
Navistar International Corp. said it has begun shipping International TerraStar in a 4x4 configuration, one of its newest in its Classes 4-8 portfolio.
May 28, 2013Opinion: The Cold Chain’s Future Efficiency
A slow economic recovery, volatile diesel fuel prices, more stringent environmental controls and increased focus on food safety and load security put enormous pressure on every link in the “cold chain.”
May 27, 2013Editorial: A Warm Greeting for Foxx
If it’s true you only get one chance to make a first impression, then we should be encouraged by the confirmation hearing of Anthony Foxx, President Obama’s nominee to become the next secretary of transportation.
May 27, 2013CVSA: Cargo Securement to Be Focus at Roadcheck
Cargo securement will be a key focus of this year’s Roadcheck safety event, scheduled to be held next week throughout North America, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said.
May 27, 2013April Tonnage Increases 4.3% Despite Weather Disruptions
Truck tonnage rose 4.3% in April from a year earlier, exceeding analysts’ expectations, despite violent weather that disrupted parts of the country, American Trucking Associations reported last week.
May 27, 2013Developing Infrastructure Will Be a Priority, DOT Nominee Foxx Tells Senate Committee
WASHINGTON — Anthony Foxx, President Obama’s choice as the nation’s next transportation secretary, told senators at his confirmation hearing that he would focus on safety, increasing productivity and developing infrastructure if they approve his selection.
May 27, 2013