vehicle miles traveled News Updates

Commercial Vehicle Miles on Ohio Turnpike Slipped in 2023

Despite the Ohio Turnpike’s record-setting 3.1 billion total vehicle miles experienced last year on its roadway system, commercial vehicles traveled fewer miles than in 2022.

February 2, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Plan Would Save Truckers 33% in Pennsylvania Taxes

It’s only an idea for now, but Pennsylvania’s proposed switch from a fuel tax to a miles-driven fee to help generate more money for transportation could be a boon for the trucking industry.

August 16, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Oregon Considers Making VMT Fee Mandatory

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would require owners of new, fuel-efficient cars and trucks pay a fee for every mile they drive beginning in 2026.

April 21, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

California Seeks 150 Participants for Road User-Charge Research

As part of continued work to study an alternative to the state fuel tax, the California Department of Transportation is seeking 150 volunteers for road user-charge research.

November 16, 2020
Government, Business

Senators Tout VMT Absent Fix for Highway Trust Fund

A $287 billion highway bill the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee easily advanced last month is notable for several big-picture proposals.

August 15, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Governors Discuss Trucking’s Role in Raising Infrastructure Funds

WASHINGTON — The trucking industry can serve as a testing ground for vehicle miles traveled programs, according to governors gathered to discuss infrastructure.

February 23, 2019