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State House Roundup: The Power Lines WBUR - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 2:05 pm MDT - And then there was Earl, trucking up the coast. The quadrennial race for who gets to sign budgets and appoint judges — and, in the case of the lieutenant ... Read the full story...
Former Cheney Chief of Staff Lands at Heritage The BLT: Blog of Legal Times - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 1:18 pm MDT - ... though Addington had practiced law and served as general counsel to the American Trucking Associations Inc. before joining the vice president's office ... Read the full story...
[UPDATE] Gulf Rig Explosion WCTV - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 1:18 pm MDT - ... gallon. the gov. collects billions every year from us. and the trucking O/O's & companies pay 3X's what we pay in taxes for gasoline. they pay the tax, ... Read the full story...
Coalition wants to reduce diesel fumes Milwaukee News Buzz - Thu, September 02, 2010 - 12:00 am MDT - High diesel prices have made trucking companies more receptive to them. Trucks often idle while unloading or while drivers sleep to avoid frequent “cold ... Read the full story...
Recession Hurts Road Haulage Benzinga - Mon, August 30, 2010 - 12:00 am MDT - Perhaps the Government may now like to compare the levels of diesel prices, road taxes and other petty DfT levies applied in this country to those paid by ... Read the full story...
Chile Colbun 2Q Net Profit Falls 40% On Costs, Peso Wall Street Journal - Wed, August 25, 2010 - 12:00 am MDT - Marginal costs were driven higher by reduced use of natural gas and increased diesel prices. "Considering that second-quarter results beat out expectations, ... Read the full story...
Diesel dips 1.2 cents Commercial Carrier Journal (blog) - Mon, August 16, 2010 - 12:00 am MDT - Diesel prices declined in all regions except the West — California, West Coast and Rocky Mountain states. The Central Atlantic Region enjoyed the largest ... Read the full story...
Oregon Gas Prices Top $3, At 2-Year High KTVZ - Tue, August 10, 2010 - 12:00 am MDT - Diesel prices are also on the rise. The national average gains four cents to $2.99, and Oregon's average adds half a cent to $3.10. Hawaii is most expensive ... Read the full story...
Confusing lane switches at 270 and 40 KMOV.com - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 1:52 pm MDT - (KMOV) -- It's the season for highway construction zones but News 4 has been hearing concerns about the workzone at 64/40 & I-270. ... Read the full story...
Job creation through smart land use & transportation Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 9:18 am MDT - ... to operate them and maintain the infrastructure; and third, public transit requires a workforce with more diverse skills than highway construction. ... Read the full story...
Police boost patrols for Labor Day weekend Corvallis Gazette Times - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 7:18 am MDT - Be aware that ODOT is in the midst of the busiest highway construction season ever. Stay up to date on road conditions by checking TripCheck.com or calling ... Read the full story...
Holiday travel is expected to increase Appleton Post Crescent - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 6:18 am MDT - The state Department of Transportation said most highway construction work will cease in work zones by noon today and won't resume until 6 am Tuesday. ... Read the full story...
Plea delayed for alleged drunken driver Gilroy Dispatch - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 2:14 pm MDT - The plea hearing for a Gilroy man who was allegedly driving drunk when his truck slammed into a family broken down on the ... Read the full story...
Public Records Journal-Advocate - Fri, September 03, 2010 - 1:36 pm MDT - They assisted Colorado State Patrol until they were no longer needed. A deputy responded to Highway 61 in reference to a two-car accident. ... Read the full story...
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