Category Archives: Useful Information

New ‘THINK!’ drink-drive campaign launched

Minister for Transport ROBERT GOODWILL and ANDY XXX highlight the DFT

As the festive season approaches, the Government is re-enforcing its justifiably hard line on drink-drivers, as it launches its latest ‘THINK!’ campaign.

U.S. Govt plan aims to keep older drivers safe

Silver could take on a whole new meaning when it comes to car shopping. With more older drivers on the road, the American government is contemplating a “silver car” rating system that will help identify which cars better protect elderly drivers and passengers in a crash.

NHTSA officials will investigate the possibility of such a rating system as part of a five-year plan designed to reduce the number of fatal and injury-causing accidents among older drivers.

Renewable fuel backers try changing EPA’s mind at hearing

Truck driver Randy Walker fills his rig's tanks with biodiesel fuel at a gas station

Supporters of the renewable fuels industry turned out en masse on Thursday, desperate for the U.S. government to change course after last month announcing a plan to lower the amount of biofuels that must be added to the fuel supply in 2014.

Scheduled fuel duty rise for 2014 cancelled

Scheduled fuel duty rise for 2014 cancelled

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed in his Autumn Statement that the proposed 2014 fuel duty increase has been cancelled.

Rep. Blumenauer Introduced bill to address America’s infrastructure needs

New joint venture advances natural gas fueling market in Canada

Leaders of American Trucking Associations commended Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) for introducing legislation to address the America’s woefully underfunded transportation system.