Crash-Fault Study Finishes; FMCSA Reviewing Results
A long-awaited study of how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could assign fault for truck crashes has been completed, but the study is being reviewed in-house by the agency, FMCSA confirmed last week.
September 9, 2013Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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EFS Upgrades Integration with TMW
Payment processing provider Electronic Funds Source said it has upgraded its integration with TMW Systems Inc.’s Innovative transportation management software.
September 6, 2013Brake Inspection Blitz Set for Sept. 8-14
State and federal law enforcement officers will focus on inspecting truck and bus brake systems Sept. 8 to 14 during Brake Safety Week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said.
September 6, 2013DOT Announces $474 Million in TIGER Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation will give $474 million in grants to 52 transportation projects in 37 states as part of a competitive grant project, it said Sept. 5.
September 5, 2013FMCSA Provides Brokers Extra Time to File Increased Bond Paperwork
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will provide additional time for freight brokers to supply proof they’ve increased their minimum surety bonds to $75,000 from $10,000.
September 5, 2013ISM Services Index Rises in August
An index of the U.S. economy’s service sector rose in August, the Institute for Supply Management reported Sept. 5.
September 5, 2013FMCSA’s Crash-Fault Study Complete, Under Agency Review
A federal study of how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could assign fault for truck crashes has been completed, but is being reviewed in-house by the agency, officials said.
September 5, 2013Nevada County to Index Fuel Taxes
Clark County, home to Las Vegas, will begin indexing state fuel taxes Jan. 1. For Clark County purchases, that could add 3 cents to 5 cents a gallon to the state’s 27.81-cent-a-gallon diesel tax in 2014 and as much as 9 cents to 15 cents by 2016.
September 5, 2013Economy Shows Modest Growth, Fed ‘Beige Book’ Says
The U.S. economy improved at a moderate pace in the six weeks ended in late August, the Federal Reserve said.
September 4, 2013Delaware Law to Require Backup Warning Devices for Trucks
Heavy trucks based in Delaware will soon have to be equipped with devices that can warn drivers or bystanders when the vehicles are backing up.
September 4, 2013