Premier Truck Group Created for 16 Dealers
A group of 16 truck dealers in five states has been renamed Premier Truck Group to enhance brand recognition, the company announced.
July 6, 2015TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
TT Archives: Trucks and Emissions
The starting point for limiting diesel emissions can be traced to a provision in a bill reauthorizing and expanding the Clean Air Act of 1977 that was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.
July 6, 2015CSA Scores Should Better Align With Safety Risks, Report Says
The federal government’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program needs to be better aligned with the safety risks that cause truck crashes, according to a report by an independent review team.
July 6, 2015Fischer Unveils Bills to Reform FMCSA, Let Drivers Under 21 Cross State Lines
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has unveiled measures designed to reform the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulatory process, and establish a pilot program for truck drivers under age 21 to operate in interstate commerce.
July 6, 2015Rhode Island May Call Special Session in Fall to Consider Truck Toll Plan, Lawmaker Says
The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned without approving a controversial truck toll plan offered by the governor, but lawmakers are expected to meet in the fall to continue reviewing the plan, a key state lawmaker said.
July 6, 2015Sophisticated Logistics Network Required to Ensure Flowers Arrive in Fine Form
Whether peonies and ranunculus for a wedding bouquet or a single red rose for a loved one, people across the United States keep finding reasons to purchase fresh-cut flowers, but few are aware of what’s involved to satisfy their demand.
July 6, 2015Ex-Im Bank Can’t Back New US Exports as Charter Lapses
U.S. exporters won’t be able to obtain new financing for overseas deals from the U.S. Export-Import Bank as of July 1.
July 1, 2015CSA Needs to Be Aligned With Safety Risks That Cause Accidents, Report Says
A report by an independent review team that examined the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s enforcement practices concluded that the agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program needs to be better aligned with the safety risks that cause crashes.
June 30, 2015Consumer Confidence Exceeds Expectations in June
Consumer confidence increased more than forecast in June as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and the labor market.
June 30, 2015Vermont to Divert Money From State Account to Keep Road Work on Schedule
Vermont Transportation Secretary Sue Minter says that if Congress doesn't pass a transportation bill by the end of July, her agency plans to borrow money from the state's cash flow account to keep road projects on schedule.
June 30, 2015