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Did You Know? What kind of savings would soybean farmers realize if semi weight limits were raised from 80,000 lbs to 97,000 lbs - given the addition of a sixth axle?
A 97,000 lb semi would accommodate 183 additional bushels of soybeans per truck load. Soybean farmers could expect $1.2 million in fuel savings when diesel prices are $2 per gallon and $2.5 million in savings when diesel is $4 per gallon. The reduced number of deliveries could result in farmers gaining an entire day of productivity if semi weight limits are increased.
Source: Soy Transportation Coalition analysis, "Heavier Semis: A Good Idea?” |
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Begeman sworn in as STB Vice Chairman Ann D. Begeman was sworn in May 2, 2011 as a member of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, bringing two decades of experience in transportation policy to the Board. Click here to Read More |
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Brazilian government plans to complete $3.38 billion railroad by 2013 Brazil's federal government aims to complete the 5.42bn-real (US$3.38 billion) Transnordestina railroad by 2013, President Dilma Rouseff recently announced. Click here to Read More |
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Martin Leaving as CEO of Waterways Council Cornel Martin is resigning as president and CEO of Waterways Council Inc., a trade association for the inland marine barge towing industry and its ports, and will depart at the end of June. Click here to Read More |
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Obama Won't Sacrifice Infrastructure for Deficit President Obama drew a line against slashing transportation upgrade programs to cut the federal budget deficit, less than two weeks after he struck a deal with the Republican House speaker that left transport analysts wondering. Click here to Read More |
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| The Soy Transportation Coalition is comprised of thirteen state soybean boards, the American Soybean Association, and the United Soybean Board.
The National Grain and Feed Association and the National Oilseed Processors Association serve as ex-officio members of the organization. |
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| Funded by the Soybean Checkoff |
