Archive for January 29th, 2010

Highways shortchanged in Senate jobs bill »

The American Highway Users Alliance says that highways, the one infrastructure that benefits all states, will get the short end of the stick if the Senate jobs bill is to pass. The Alliance says funding cuts will occur for highways as funding is increased for high-speed rail. More: continued here

Mack to showcase ClearTech emissions solution at World of Concrete »

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks will be showcasing its ClearTech emissions control system with selective c… [Full Story] More: continued here

Man not ‘in the clear’ for allegedly selling formula to beat drug test »

Federal prosecutors say a Florida man sold a powdered drink mix nationwide that he claimed would hide traces of marijuana, cocaine and other controlled substances that truck drivers and pilots are regularly tested for. More: continued here

From the Land Line blog: Running wild »

Jasmine Jordan is nearing the 1,400-mile mark as she ran through the Dallas area this week on her trek across America. Staff Writer Charlie Morasch catches up with Jazzy and her dad, OOIDA Member Lee Jordan. More: continued here

Old Lynden City Hall for sale »

City Hall for sale in Lynden. The city’s old City Hall building downtown was built in 1928 and includes two jail cells in the basement. More: continued here

Arrow Truck Sales clears confusion over closing of firm with similar name »

Officials at Arrow Truck Sales Inc. have issued a statement to clear up any confusion that might have arisen from the downfall of Arrow Trucking Co. More: continued here

IdleAire shuts down »

The major provider of shore power to truckers clos… More: continued here

Are U.S. stocks set for a down year? »

The adage ‘as January goes, so goes the year’ bodes ill for equity investors after the S&P 500 closed out its worst month in almost a year. More: continued here

Climate change debate heats up: OOIDA warns of diesel price effect »

Think climate change legislation doesn’t affect you? Think again. Climate change legislation – also known as cap and trade – includes one version already approved by the U.S. House and a different bill working its way through the Senate. Cap and trade drives up diesel prices, according to OOIDA representatives working in Washington D.C. More: [...]

IdleAire loses power, ceases operations on Friday, Jan. 29 »

Thousands of truckers who depended on IdleAire’s services to heat and cool their cabs were left out in the cold as the company ceased operations at noon on Friday, Jan. 29. Many drivers with IdleAire accounts have expressed concern about whether they will receive refunds from the company. More: continued here