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Business

Heavy truck tax form due

The deadline to file the federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is Aug. 31.

August 16, 2010

Business

Bill Bowering named TCA Highway Angel

The driver for H.O. Wolding was named a TCA Highway Angel for comforting people after a deadly rollover car accident.

August 16, 2010

Business

Agency posts carrier safety ratings

FMCSA update allows carriers to see where they stand in each Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category.

August 16, 2010

Channel 19

Live online CD release party for ‘When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll’

Join the www.AsktheTrucker.com proprietors this Wednesday for a live online exclusive release event for a new record aimed squarely at the politically conscious among you. “When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll” is its title, and the country musicians/songwriters behind the 10 songs on the CD, David Ayers and Barry Allen, have birthed several winners in […]

August 16, 2010

Business

Super session kicks off GATS

Tomorrow’s Trucks and Trailers,” held Aug. 26, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Dallas Convention Center.

August 13, 2010

Business

Water cargo projects named

In 2007, Congress mandated a program to better use waterways to decrease highway congestion and emissions.

August 13, 2010

Channel 19

Trucking shutterbugs bring it in Truckers News first photo contest

Photographers brought pretty stunning images to the online photo forum we host at the the Flickr.com photo site for the first, July contest on the theme of “Junked or Forgotten Trucks/Trailers.” Check out Bob McGilvray’s runner-up “Rusy”  here to see the quality of the work sent in from around the nation (McGilvray’s been featured in […]

August 13, 2010

Business

Spot freight index in July increases

TransCore index for July increased 122 percent over July 2009, but declined 14 percent from June level.

August 13, 2010

Business

Global alert issued for Arizona prison escapee

Interpol has posted a worldwide alert for a prison escapee and his accomplice who may frequent truck stops and rest areas.

August 12, 2010

Business

IdleAire resumes services

IdleAire is providing electrification at four truck stops, and expects to reopen three more this week and restart an additional 12 sites.

August 12, 2010

Business

DOT freight index up in June

Freight transportation services index increased 4.1 percent in June from a year earlier.

August 11, 2010

Business

Agency forecasts higher fuel costs this year, 2011

For 2011, EIA forecasts continual steady increases for an average of $3.14 a gallon for the year.

August 11, 2010