Fuel for Thought

With the price of diesel fuel up more than 50% over last year, fleets are looking for innovative ways to lower their fuel consumption. Get tips in this Fleet Owner article by Fern Abrams.

Get a Handle on Hazardous Waste

If you perform maintenance on your trucks, chances are you're generating hazardous waste and will need to comply with rules that spell out how to store, handle, transport, treat and dispose of hazardous waste. ATA's Fern Abrams gets you started in her April Fleet Owner environmental column.

Cleaner, But More Costly

This spring, EPA is expected to propose regulations that will reduce emissions for trucks manufactured after 2007 by 75 to 90 percent. ATA's Fern Abrams explains what the rules will mean for your fleet.

Cleanup Time

Fleets must take responsibility for making sure their shop floor drains meet the new EPA regulations. Learn how in this article by ATA's Steve Hensley.

Thinking Green

Many fleet managers consider environmental regulations to be a nuisance that does not contribute to their mission. Unfortunately, ignoring the growing list of regulations can create more than a nuisance -- it can create fines, penalties, and even jail time. Get a roundup of the latest environmental regulations from ATA's Fern Abrams and Steve Hensley.

Environmental / OSHA Advisory

A biweekly newsletter for American Trucking Associations members.

In the current issue:
To Solve Environmental Problems of the Future EPA Should Learn From State Programs, Says GOP Senator
Addition to Environmental Management Requirements for Federal Agencies
ATA Reiterates Concern to EPA over Diesel Engine and Fuel Standard
More!

Environmental News from Transport Topics

Court Suspends N.J. Hazmat Fees
Lung Association Asks High Court To Review Decision On Smog Rules
Study Points to Lower-Sulfur Fuel, Particulate Filters
Attention to Sulfur Content Pleases Engine Manufacturers
New Air Research Examines Interaction of the Elements
N.Y. Smoke Test Fines on Hold
EPA Issues Latest Rules on Runoff, Waste Water
Industry Groups Sue to Reverse Diesel Ruling in California
EPA Diesel-Cancer Link Disputed
EPA Web Site Highlights Emissions Tests