U.S. Fleet Growth Slows to 1.4% in First Quarter

U.S. Refineries Restricting Diesel Supplies

Bush Administration Proposes Transportation Program Reform

The US transportation system is underfunded using primarily fuel tax revenue. Fuel conservation measures ironically result in less revenue so the shortfall is increasing. Transportation Secretary Peters proposed reducing fuel taxes and replacing the funding with controversial congestion pricing and private capital.

Diesel Sours to Another Record

National System Failing to Keep Unfit Truck Drivers Off Roads

Commercial driver's license holders with severe health problems including vision, hearing and seizure disorders have been allowed to drive trucks. The FMCSA has failed to take action to correct the problem considered "most wanted" by the NTSB since 2001. Congress is conducting hearings on the failure.