The Senate failed to end debate on the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act last week. S. 2237 would extend write-offs for capital investment and award a 10 percent tax credit to companies that add workers to their payrolls or increase wages.
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Quick Facts and Figures, Domestic Truck Tire Market
In its 2012 outlook, released in March, the Rubber Manufacturers Association predicted replacement truck tire shipments will be up 2 percent this year compared to last year, or 400,000 units.
The Average Truckstops Offers Food, Fuel and More
In The Trucker鈥檚 Friend, de Vos lists 6,000 locations professional drivers can stop. 鈥淎bout 3,500 are just a convenience store with a pump. They are places that truckers fuel sometimes, but they don鈥檛 have any showers or parking,鈥� he said.
Pennsylvania Signs Privatization Bill
The legislation signed by Gov. Tom Corbett gives Pennsylvania the ability to lease large-scale transportation assets to the private sector as a mechanism for raising funds for expansion and repair projects.
One Month Left to Meet UST Operator Training Requirement
The deadline for truckstop or travel plaza operators of underground storage tank (UST) systems to complete federally mandated underground storage tank UST operator training is just one month away on Aug. 8.
Four Truckstops Add Electrification
Four truckstops in the mid-South have added plug-in power installations through the federally funded Shorepower Truck Electrification Project (STEP). Each of the four new sites has 24 truck parking spaces at which drivers can plug their vehicles into electrical connections, allowing them to operate heating, air conditioning and cab appliances without running the engine.
Oregon DOT Offers Electric Truck Incentives
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced it is launching a new electric truck buyer incentive program aimed at reducing diesel fuel consumption within the state.
TA Announces Return of UltraChef One Million Point Recipe Challenge
Professional drivers can submit their favorite recipe to earn a shot at winning UltraONE rewards points and fame in TravelCenters of America’s (TA) UltraChef One Million Point Recipe Challenge.
Pilot Flying J Teams up with Truckers to Triathletes
Pilot Flying J has teamed up with Truckers to Triathletes to help professional drivers maintain healthy lifestyles.
Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Opens Its 37th Boss Shop
Bosselman Boss Truck Shops opened its 37th Boss Shop.
Burger King Corp. Launches Mobile Payments Pilot Program
Burger King Corp. has launched a mobile payments pilot program.