Head of Canada Truck Group Backs EOBRs for All Trucks Operating in North America
Electronic onboard recorders should be mandatory for all truckers operating in North America, the president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.
March 22, 2010White House Budget Office Approves EOBR Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has moved a step closer to publishing two key trucking regulations — a final rule mandating that some fleets use electronic onboard recorders and a proposal aimed at limiting texting and other distracting activities by drivers.
March 19, 2010Truckers’ Safety-Belt Use Increases
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Friday that 74% of commercial truck and bus drivers are now using their safety belts, up from 65% in 2007.
March 19, 2010DHL, American Airlines Partner on TSA Mandates
DHL said that it has partnered with American Airlines Cargo to help pharmaceutical industry shippers prepare for new Transportation Security Administration screening guidelines set for Aug. 1.
March 19, 2010Intermodal Traffic Improves for Week
U.S. intermodal rail traffic grew 15.1% in the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 19, 2010Obama Signs Jobs Bill Into Law
President Obama signed a jobs bill into law Thursday that will give a $20 billion infusion to highway and transit programs, following the Senate’s approval of the measure in a 68-29 bipartisan vote Wednesday, the Associated Press reported.
March 18, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Fell 23.3% in 2009
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell by 23.3% in 2009 compared with 2008, the Department of Transportation said.
March 18, 2010Navistar Gets EPA Certification for 2010 Engine
Truck and engine manufacturer Navistar Inc. said Thursday it has received its first Environmental Protection Agency certification for one of its 2010 engines and expects certification for the rest in the coming “days and weeks.”
March 18, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Improve
An index of leading economic indicators improved slightly in February, marking the 11th straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Grows
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded in March at the fastest pace so far this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
March 18, 2010