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Horse transporter Terri’s Farm ordered to shut down
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday, Aug. 31, announced that it has ordered Tennessee-based truck company Terri’s Farm to cease all interstate transportation services immediately based on evidence that it was a chameleon operation for a truck company previously shut down by the agency. FMCSA said that following a thorough review of Terri’s […]
September 1, 2012
Business
PHMSA proposes streamlining fireworks approval process
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its fireworks approval process intended to reduce regulatory burdens without sacrificing safety standards. Proposed revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations would clarify the fireworks approvals process and provide regulatory flexibility to transport Division 1.4G consumer fireworks that will help decrease […]
September 1, 2012
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Navistar allowed to pay fines for noncompliant engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a final rule that will allow Navistar to continue selling diesel engines that do not comply with 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations, assessing a fine of up to $3,775 per engine to do so. Navistar president and chief operating officer Troy Clarke said the rule provides “clarity and […]
August 30, 2012
Business
Roadrunner Shuttle celebrates alt-fuel fleet, facility
Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Camarillo, Calif., to highlight shuttle vans and buses fueled by propane autogas. The event, entitled “Moving Forward with Sustainability in Ventura County,” offered a facility tour aboard propane autogas shuttles, which account for 20 percent of Roadrunner’s fleet, and two alternative-fuel vehicles on display. “Our […]
August 30, 2012
Business
Vocational Energy opens public access GNG station for Smith Dairy Products
Vocational Energy announced the opening of its first public access compressed natural gas fueling station, constructed for Smith Dairy Products Co., located about 20 miles west of Canton, Ohio. The station is capable of producing 420 diesel gallon equivalent per hour. “The owners really looked ‘big picture’ with regard to the station – and wanted […]
August 29, 2012
Business
FMCSA withdraws final rule to eliminate quarterly financial reporting
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has withdrawn its direct final rule eliminating the quarterly financial reporting requirements for certain for-hire motor carriers of property and for-hire motor carriers of passengers after receiving an adverse comment. FMCSA said intends to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the near future to pursue eliminating the requirements. […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Coming in 2025: 54.5 mpg light-duty trucks
The Obama administration on Tuesday, Aug. 28, finalized standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025. When combined with previous recent standards, Tuesday’s move nearly will double the fuel efficiency of those vehicles compared to new vehicles currently on our roads. The […]
August 28, 2012
Business
UCR plan board to meet Sept. 6
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that the board of directors for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan will meet Sept. 6 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. ET to continue its work in developing and implementing theUnified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The meeting will be open to the public via conference call. Any […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Renzenberger chooses Roush propane autogas-fueled Ford E-350s
Renzenberger Inc., a provider of railroad crew transportation and business solutions, recently held an event to unveil 10 new 2012 Roush CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-350 shuttle vans for its California fleet. The event, called “Less Traffic, Lower Emissions – Crew Transportation Company Rides Clean with Propane Autogas” was held at the BNSF San Bernardino […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Navistar CEO Ustian steps down
Daniel Ustian, president, chairman and chief executive officer of Navistar, is stepping down, the Lisle, Ill.-based company announced Monday, Aug. 27. Navistar’s board of directors has appointed Lewis Campbell – former chairman, president and CEO of Textron Inc. – as executive board chairman and interim CEO. The company also announced that it has promoted Troy […]
August 27, 2012
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs for eighth straight week
The national average retail diesel price climbed for the eight consecutive week, climbing 6.3 cents to $4.089 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. During 12 straight weekly declines from April 16 through July 2, the price of diesel had dropped 49.9 cents […]
August 27, 2012
Business
Westport certifies Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmissions
Eaton Corp. announced that its UltraShift Plus automated heavy-duty transmissions have been certified for use with the Westport HD 15-liter high-pressure direct-injection liquefied natural gas engine made by Westport Innovations Inc., providing a greater range of applications for two-pedal solutions – brake and accelerator – with heavy-duty line haul and heavy-haul applications. The engines and […]
August 24, 2012
Business
FMCSA makes changes to CSA
Following a four-month preview of proposed changes to the Compliance Safety Accountability enforcement program, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday, Aug. 24, announced which ones will go into effect in December. In general, the changes are intended to enable the agency to more quickly identify and address high-risk truck and bus companies with […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Cummins expects growth in natural gas engines
While enthusiasm is high for natural gas-powered vehicles, diesel engines will continue to power 90 percent of trucks, especially in linehaul applications, a Cummins representative told attendees at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas on Aug. 23. Lori Thompson, vice president for truck and bus OEM business, said today’s clean diesel engines deliver the […]
August 24, 2012
Business
ATDynamics: TrailerTail orders up 500% in 2012
ATDynamics, a supplier of tractor-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics technology, announced at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on Friday, Aug. 24, that orders for its TrailerTail line of aerodynamic trailer fairings have exceeded 12,000 units to date, and that more than 100 trucking fleets now operate TrailerTail technology across the United States. ATDynamics says new […]
August 24, 2012
Business
J.D. Power: Class 8 owners seeing more engine problems
Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study released Thursday, Aug. 23. The study measures satisfaction with engines and transmissions […]
August 23, 2012
Business
Navistar devises plan to counter losing EGR gamble
Navistar says it is hitting the “reset” button. After years spent developing and marketing its own engine platform, a series of negative turns this year resulted in an about-face on Navistar’s engine technology and a nosedive in its stock price. Now, executives say, they are charging ahead with a new engine strategy and a plan […]
August 23, 2012
Business
GE Fleet Services launches green Website
GE Capital Fleet Services announced the launch of a new eco-focused Website at www.gefleet.com/eco that provides access to the company’s depth of knowledge regarding alternative fuels and related sustainable products. The new Website provides interactive tools designed to allow visitors to learn more about how GE Capital Fleet Services helps customers reduce costs, improve fleet […]
August 22, 2012
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