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Cross Border Trucking with Mexico – Equals US Jobs Lost

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on May 6th that the Obama Administration was “very close” to announcing a plan that would resolve the cross-border trucking dispute with Mexico. What are they smoking? I … Continue reading

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CVSA Roadcheck June 8-10 for Trucks

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has changed the date for the road-check it was originally scheduled for the first of June, it has now been set for June 8-10. CVSA stated Memorial Day weekend as the reason for the … Continue reading

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Bicycle Infrastructure ‘Low Investment’ but is it needed

I never realized we even had a “bicycle infrastructure” as bicycles don’t run on any type of fuel in order to be taxed so it can be maintained. So who is going to pay for this “project” that the Secretary … Continue reading

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Open the Border up to Mexican Trucks – Might be a Good Idea

Opening the border up to Mexican trucks allowing them to haul throughout the U.S. might be a good idea. Realistically no, but hypothetically yes. I say this because of the implementation of CSA2010, which realistically is a stronger way to … Continue reading

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Truckers say the U.S. must challenge Mexico’s tariff bullying

Almost one year after their implementation, U.S. trade officials have yet to question the legitimacy of politically targeted tariffs levied by Mexico on U.S. exports. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is calling upon the Office of the U.S. Trade … Continue reading

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2009 Operation Safe Driver Campaign results

CVSA released the results from their 2009 Operation Safe Driver campaign they held this past year during October. Drivers and their vehicles improved regarding out-of-service violations and citations during road side inspections. The results also show an increase in moving … Continue reading

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CVSA Operation Safe Driver Oct. 18-24

Well, seems it is that time again. Operation Safe Driver, kicked off today and runs through too October 24. This year the OSD will again be focusing on enforcement and education. Every year there are approximately 40,000 people killed on … Continue reading

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KLLM TRANSPORT TO PAY $56,500 FOR DISABILITY BIAS

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the settlement of a disability discrimination lawsuit against KLLM Transport Services, Inc. (KLLM) for $56,500 and remedial relief on behalf of a qualified truck driver who was rejected for a job … Continue reading

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CVSA Strengthens CMV Uniformity, Safety at NAIC

Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Who Compete are Leaders in Highway Safety WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Forty-four inspectors representing nearly every jurisdiction across North America convened this year in a city known for its champions — Pittsburgh — August 17-23, 2009 … Continue reading

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A survey shows Americans DONT want Mexican Trucks in the US.

Two out of three Americans oppose allowing Mexican trucks on U.S. highways and more than half want to keep “Buy American” provisions in the federal stimulus program. A new national survey by Rasmussen Reports shows 66 percent of those questioned … Continue reading

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