In The News

• Motorists’ habits spur call for fuel tax increases

  By Joan Lowy - The Associated Press
  Posted Jan 2nd 2009 1:47AM

  WASHINGTON — Motorists are driving less and buying less gasoline, which means fuel taxes aren’t raising ...

• 2 major Wash. passes closed by snow; I-90 pass reopens

  By Kathy McCarthy - The Associated Press
  Posted Jan 2nd 2009 1:44AM

  SEATTLE — Falling snow and a high threat of avalanches prompted officials to close three main east-west mountai...

• ‘Get in and get out’ mind-set limits parking options for OOIDA members

  By Clarissa Kell-Holland, staff writer - Land Line
  Posted Jan 2nd 2009 1:42AM

  The lack of truck parking and escalating restrictions on where truckers can park are growing problems across the cou...

• California law banning ‘texting’ for all drivers in effect Jan. 1

  By Keith Goble, state legislative editor - Land Line
  Posted Jan 2nd 2009 1:40AM

  Starting Jan. 1, adults in California will be prohibited from text messaging while driving. Teens under 18 already ar...

• Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls increasing 25 percent on Sunday

  By David Tanner, staff writer - Land Line
  Posted Jan 2nd 2009 1:36AM

  Operators of Class 8 trucks traveling the full length of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will pay an extra $35 in tolls sta...