Bond Commission approves toll study

From CT Post. The State Bond Commission on Wednesday moved Connecticut a step closer to electronic tolls on state highways and four lane routes. The commission authorized a $10 million study to look at tolling, per mile prices, which roads should be tolled and how much money could be made. The state estimates tolling highways…

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Webinar on diesel emissions mitigation program is now available online

From CT DEEP The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) held an informational webinar on June 19, 2018 discussing the recently announced Connecticut Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program. This webinar, attended by nearly 100 stakeholders, provided a brief background on the VW Settlement, a review of the Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program requirements, eligible projects and funding amounts, an…

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Doyle says state should sue EPA over zombie truck pollution

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From CT Post. They’re sometimes called “zombie trucks,” and their franken bodies — old high-polluting diesel engines concealed by new exteriors — cruise I-95 and other highways spewing emissions that exceed federal vehicle standards. In the last hours Scott Pruitt was administrator, the Environmental Protection Agency decided last week not to enforce an existing annual…

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Malloy does what legislators won’t: Orders $10 million study of tolling

Excerpt from CT Mirror. During his first term in office, Malloy and a Democrat-controlled legislature did scale-back previously approved increases in transfers to the transportation program to help balance the General Fund. “This is an irresponsible and egotistical waste of money as he heads out of office,” Fasano added. “Governor Malloy needs to get on…

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Ray Dunaway: Diesel motorists face tax hike (Audio)

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From WTIC Radio. Joseph Sculley, President of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, which represents more than 800 trucking and trucking-related businesses joins the show. He talks with Ray about Connecticut’s truck drivers and other motorists that use diesel fuel and how they face their first tax hike this week in five years. Motorists using…

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CVSA’s annual driver-focused enforcement blitz this month

From Commercial Carrier Journal. Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual enforcement spree put on by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is set this year for July 15-21. During the weeklong blitz, enforcers will be focusing on traffic violations, seat belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance. CVSA says driver behavior is the cause…

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Reminder: July 10 ABS Brake Training Class

Federal regulations require that any employee responsible for brake inspections, maintenance, service, or repairs on any commercial motor vehicle must understand the brake service or inspection task to be accomplished. The best way to do that is through “participation in a training program sponsored by a brake or vehicle manufacturer or similar commercial training program.”…

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Truck stop to be named for Connecticut trucker

A Connecticut truck driver is set to have a commercial truck stop named in his honor. At a ceremony on Saturday, July 7 at 1:00pm, the TravelCenters of America (TA) truck stop in Branford, CT will be renamed as the “Roland Bolduc Branford Travel Center.” This honor of Mr., who drives for FedEx Express out…

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HOS flexibility provided under House bill

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From Transport Topics. Legislation that would provide hours-of-service flexibility for certain truckers as a way to promote highway safety and boost the economy was introduced June 21 by a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers. The Honest Operators Undertaking Road Safety, or HOURS, Act would exempt truckers hauling livestock or agricultural products from hours-of-service rules…

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FMCSA ELD support information

From FMCSA. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated their website to provide a centralized location for its ELD Support email inboxes. The update includes the centralization of the following email inboxes: General Information: For general information regarding electronic logging devices (ELD) or automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRD), please review our frequently asked questions…

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