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The mission of the Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC) is to improve the knowledge base of both public and private sector stakeholders on freight transportation issues and potential technology solutions through ongoing information and resource exchange facilitated by a variety of programs, tools and activities.
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Second National Distracted Driving Summit
U.S. DOT Press Release, July 27, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held on September 21, 2010, in Washington, DC. To build on the growing momentum sparked by the first summit last fall, Secretary LaHood will convene leading transportation officials...[More]
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Workshop on Research Needs for IntelliDrive Applications for the Public Sector
TRB E-Newsletter 7-27-2009
TRB is sponsoring a Workshop on Research Needs for IntelliDrive Applications for the Public Sector on September 20-23, 2010, in Irvine, California. The workshop is designed to focus on the public-sector needs associated with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s IntelliDrive program. Topics expected to be explored include the safety, operational, financial, and staffing impacts of IntelliDrive. [More]
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Diesel Prices Back Up After A Month of Declines; Oil Stays Put
TruckingInfo.com, July 27, 2010
Diesel rose 2 cents this week, breaking its month-long downward trend, according to weekly figures released by the U.S. Department of Energy…[More]
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FMCSA Sends HOS Proposal to White House
Transport Topics News Alert , July 27, 2010
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sent its proposal for a new hours-of-service rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review Monday, meeting the first of its court-appointed deadlines for issuing the rule. [More]
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Class 8 Orders Reach Highest Level This Year
Truckinginfo.com, July 21, 2010
June orders for Class 8 vehicles soared 93 percent above year-ago figures, reaching their highest level this year, according to ACT Research Co., an independent source of analysis in the market for trucks and other commercial vehicles…[More]
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CVSA's New Truck Safety Campaign Targets Teens
Truckinginfo.com, July 21, 2010
As part of a new strategy aimed at cutting commercial motor vehicle-related crashes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said it will focus on educating teenagers…[More]
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Public comments sought for South Carolina I-85 project
Land Line, July 20, 2010
Reducing congestion on I-85 in South Carolina would solve a number of problems, officials say. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has put out the call for public comments and has scheduled a public meeting to help shape the future of the corridor between Greenville and Spartanburg…[More]
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Diesel Slips 0.4 Cents to $2.899 a Gallon
Truckline, July 19, 2010
The national average retail price of on-highway diesel slipped four-tenths of a penny to a 20-week low of $2.899 per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly fuel price report. The national average is currently 16.1 percent, or 40.3 cents, higher than during the same week in 2009.
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Senate Passes Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
Truckinginfo.com, July 23, 2010
The Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee has passed a bill aimed at helping parts suppliers and vehicle manufacturers develop, implement and manufacture technology for more fuel efficient cars, trucks, and components...[More]
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Truckers On A Roll: Freight Business Accelerating
NPR, June 24, 2010
If it seems like there are more trucks on the road these days, there are. Tavio Headley, an economist with the American Trucking Associations, says freight traffic has climbed steadily since late last year. [More]
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FMCSA defends CSA 2010 model, schedule
The Trucker, 6/23/2010
The trucking industry’s top regulator says her agency is moving forward as planned with a long-awaited safety program, even as lawmakers and trucking representatives suggested the agency should focus more on getting the program right than on rolling it out on time. [More]
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DOT allocates $6 million for truck parking projects
Land Line, June 23, 2010
For truckers constantly searching for a safe place to stop and rest, a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation may be welcome news. [More]
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ATRI Releases Synthesis of Carbon Accounting Tools
ATRI News, June 16, 2010
Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its analysis of greenhouse gas reporting tools and emissions models. The report highlights the efficacy and applicability of the models to trucking industry operations. [More]
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Freight and Air Quality Handbook
TRB Newsletter, June 22, 2010
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a report that explores ways for states and organizations to address freight-related air quality issues and emissions challenges. [More]
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Freight & HazMat Problem Statements Sought by NCFRP
TRB Website
The National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) and Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program (HMCRP) have issued a request for problem statements to identify research needs for NCFRP’s and HMCRP’s FY 2011 program. Due July 30, 2010. [More]
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