Max KvideraBusinessCongress eyes diesel tax hikeBill would establish a national freight planning process, financed through a 12-cent increase in diesel taxes and use of federal funds.October 1, 2010BusinessFlorida sets hearing for tollsSession will be on proposed tolls for Interstate 4/Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Interchange.September 29, 2010BusinessAgency calls for truck safety technologiesIn fatal crash investigation, the NTSB calls for a fatigue management system, event recorders and collision warning systems.September 29, 2010BusinessCalifornia workshops to focus on truck rulesThe state’s Air Resources Board will solicit input on modifying the truck and bus and drayage truck regulations.September 21, 2010BusinessCalif. sessions to focus on trucksThe state’s Air Resources Board will solicit input on modifying the truck and bus and drayage truck regulations.September 21, 2010BusinessATA files appeal of port rulingMeanwhile, port officials will recommend an adjusted implementation schedule for the agreement the association is disputing.September 20, 2010BusinessTrucking firms report upswingFederal and private research indicates a recent improvement in trucking activity and an upbeat outlook for carriers.September 20, 2010BusinessCalif. to vote to halt emissions lawProposition 23 would temporarily halt California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 including cap-and-trade and the low-carbon fuel standard.September 17, 2010BusinessCalifornia to vote on halt to emissions lawProposition 23 would temporarily halt California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 including its cap-and-trade program and low-carbon fuel standard.September 17, 2010BusinessAgency hears distracted driving ideasThe agency had a committee to provide ideas in addressing the safety risk posed by in-cab distractions other than texting and cell phone use.September 16, 2010Previous PagePage 34 of 51Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildWhat started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”RegulationsELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitzRegulationsCalifornia capitulation: CHP finally enforcing English language proficiency roadsideBusinessFMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirelyRegulationsELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
