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18 | Overdrive | May 2015 Logbook Untitled-48 1 3/15/13 9:44 AM The Minnesota Trucking Associa- tion, with a coalition of vehicle- and fuel-industry organizations, on April 17 filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's mandate of a 10 percent biodiesel blend for diesel sold within its borders. Put in place last summer and unique among all states, the man- date requires all diesel sold in Min- nesota from April to Sep- tember to be a B10 blend. In 2018, if certain conditions are met, the law would push the percentage up to 20 by requiring a B20 blend. Plaintiffs contend the man- date "denies consumers in Minnesota access to the diesel fuel recommended for most diesel passenger vehicles and light trucks," typically up to B5, while also "likely raising fueling costs for all diesel vehicles, includ- ing those heavy trucks that can accommodate higher blends." The suit alleges that the B10 mandate is in direct conflict with the federal Renewable Fuels Standard and that Minnesota is oper- ating outside its authority in requiring B10. – Todd Dills Lawsuit targets Minnesota's biodiesel mandate A SOUTH CAROLINA driver was sentenced to time served – six months – and three years of supervised release for not disclosing to his carrier his truck accident history. Arnold Williams also is facing charges of reckless homicide and possessing an open alcohol container following a fatal 2013 crash. CON-WAY FREIGHT employ- ees in Buffalo, N.Y., voted to reject representation by the Teamsters – the sixth election in which the company's workers turned away the union. The Teamsters has won, lost or withdrawn elections over the last year at several other Con- way Freight locations.