Special Report: DOT Releases Revised Hours-of-Service Rule
DOT released its long-awaited final hours-of-service rule Thursday, leaving in place an 11-hour daily driving limit while cutting drivers' weekly hours. The rule was not well-received by trucking and shippers' groups.
December 22, 2011Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
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DOT Keeps 11-Hour Limit for Truck Drivers in Updated Hours-of-Service Rule
The Department of Transportation released its final hours-of-service rule Thursday, holding truck drivers’ daily driving limit at 11 hours while setting restrictions on drivers’ weekly hours.
December 22, 2011First Reaction to HOS Rule Is Largely Negative from Trucking, Shippers
Trucking and shippers groups reacted swiftly and negatively to the Department of Transportation’s final hours-of-service rule, citing the potential for more congestion and saying it will not improve highway safety.
December 22, 2011TTNews.com to Be Closed for Christmas
Transport Topics Online will be closed Friday and Monday for the Christmas holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Dec. 27, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
December 22, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic increased 6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
December 22, 2011Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again
An index of leading economic indicators rose in November, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
December 22, 2011Consumer Confidence Hits Six-Month High
Consumer confidence rose this month to a six-month high, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Thursday.
December 22, 2011Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest in More than Three Years
Initial jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level since April 2008, the Labor Department said Thursday.
December 22, 2011DOT Won’t Back Total Cellphone Ban
The Department of Transportation will not back a proposal to prohibit drivers from talking on cellphones, including hands-free devices, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
December 22, 2011November Truck Tonnage Rises 6% in Biggest Gain Since June
Truck tonnage rose 6% in November from a year ago, the biggest increase since June, American Trucking Associations said Wednesday.
December 21, 2011