Avery Vise (CCJ)BusinessStimulus act offers retrofit funds, tax breaksIn addition to $27.5 billion in funding for highway construction, the new $787 billion economic stimulus act includes some measures that motor…February 21, 2009BusinessLobbyist: Safety systems could get boost in new regime – February 2009Although stronger Democratic majorities in Congress and a Democrat in the White House could mean trouble for heavy-duty vehicle suppliers in a…February 19, 2009BusinessCourt allows insurance chargebacksThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has handed down a ruling that allows both sides in litigation between United Van Lines and in…February 19, 2009BusinessAnalyst: 2009 outlook gloomy with glimmers of hopeGrowth in the Gross Domestic Product likely will be “quite weak” for most of 2009, and even after an expected turn in the second half, growt…February 17, 2009BusinessLobbyist: Safety systems could get boost in new regimeAlthough stronger Democratic majorities in Congress and a Democrat in the White House could mean trouble for heavy-duty vehicle suppliers in a…February 17, 2009BusinessEndless Hours?Another trip to court could end regulatory saga – or not Here’s the story so far. In 1995, Congress directed the Federal Highw…February 16, 2009BusinessMore safety systems added to FMCSA Portal single sign-on accessThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has broadened the capabilities of the FMCSA Portal (ht…February 11, 2009BusinessNew DOT withdraws draft EOBR ruleThe newly inaugurated Obama administration on Jan. 20 halted all regulations that…February 2, 2009BusinessThe Golden State RulesCalifornia flexes its regulatory muscle. In many ways, California stands alone. With a population of 36 million – 12 …January 31, 2009BusinessSurvive to thriveIt appears that 2009 will be an ugly year for trucking companies – and pretty much everyone else for that matter. But the continuing and…January 31, 2009Previous PagePage 32 of 85Next PageTop StoriesTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckNext-generation Mack Anthem has better maneuverability and is 10% more fuel efficient for regional fleets.BusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market share
