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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business

Congress Continues Delay on Transportation Bill

Congress has again delayed voting on a transportation reauthorization bill, with House Republicans saying they want to rewrite their bill and senators on Tuesday voting against a measure to limit debate and amendments to their two-year, $109 billion bill.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2012

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Greg Hewitt of DHL Express considers whether the trucking industry is prepared for a greener future.

Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA to Set Rules on Detecting, Treating Drivers’ Sleep Disorders

WASHINGTON — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the agency will issue strict guidance to medical examiners later this year on how to detect and treat sleep disorders when administering physicals to truck drivers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 6, 2012
Government, Business

Anti-Indemnification Passes in South Dakota

South Dakota last month became the 31st state to pass legislation protecting truckers from shipping contracts that require the carrier to shoulder all responsibility for accidents even though they may not be at fault.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2012
Government

ISM Services Index Improves in February

The U.S. economy’s service sector improved in February, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.

March 5, 2012
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Truck Makers Plan Announcements at MATS

Most truck makers said they will make important announcements of new products this year at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including Peterbilt Motors Co.’s introduction of a new model.

March 5, 2012
Business, Government, Autonomous

January Tonnage Gains 3.6%, Reports Show Economy’s Growth

Truck tonnage rose 3.6% in January, extending a string of year-over-year growth into a fourth year and buoying optimism that steady improvement in the consumer and manufacturing sectors will continue to lift the freight industry.

March 5, 2012
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Trimac Reports Stable Profits for 4Q, Year

Canadian bulk hauler Trimac Transportation reported little change in quarterly and annual profits, even though revenue improved for both the fourth quarter and the year.

March 1, 2012
Government, Business

Economy Shows Moderate Growth, Fed Says

The U.S. economy expanded at a “modest to moderate pace” in January and early February as factories boosted production, while transportation service showed mixed results, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

February 29, 2012
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

TransForce Reports Higher 4Q Earnings

TransForce Inc.’s fourth-quarter net income rose to C$41.7 million, or 41 cents a share, from C$34.8 million, or 36 cents, a year earlier, the Montreal-based trucking and logistics company said Wednesday.

February 29, 2012
Government

Fourth-Quarter GDP Rate Revised Up to 3%

The U.S. economy rose at a 3% annual rate in the fourth quarter, up from a previously estimated 2.8%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

February 29, 2012