Government
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.
IMF Boosts World Economic Growth Projection
The International Monetary Fund boosted its forecast for global economic growth this year, reflecting stronger U.S. output based on tax-cut extensions and higher growth in emerging economies, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
January 25, 2011TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Meghann Erhart of Relay Payments shares ways to prevent falling prey to fuel card skimming.
Cross-Border Trucking on Clinton’s Agenda in Mexican Talks
Cross-border trucking will be on the agenda of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she holds talks Monday with Mexican officials, Bloomberg reported.
January 24, 2011CSA to Affect Insurance Rates, but Direction Remains Unclear
What will happen to the cost of insurance for fleets following implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program? The answer: It depends.
January 24, 2011Analysts, Economists Differ on Outlook for Transportation, U.S. Growth
LAS VEGAS — Two industry analysts differed over whether trucking will tread water this year or improve its financial performance even more than it has, and economists told heavy-duty executives the danger of a double-dip recession is gone.
January 24, 2011Obama Calls for Simplification of Rules, Review of Regulations That Hurt Growth
President Obama signed an executive order on Jan. 18 calling for a simplification of regulations and a review of ones that stifle economic growth.
January 24, 2011Michigan Gov. Supports New Border Bridge
Rick Snyder, Michigan’s newly elected governor, has announced his support for a second bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
January 21, 2011Leading Economic Indicators Jump in December
An index of leading economic indicators increased in December, the six consecutive monthly increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
January 20, 2011Va. Proposes Tax Credit For Shipping by Rail or Barge
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants any company that ships cargo from the port in Norfolk via barge or rail rather than truck to receive a $50 per container state income tax credit.
January 18, 2011Obama to Launch Regulatory Review to Spur Job Growth
President Obama plans a government-wide review of federal regulations in an effort to eliminate rules that hinder economic growth, he wrote in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece published Tuesday.
January 18, 2011ATA Endorses RAIR’s CSA Technology
American Trucking Associations said Tuesday it has endorsed RAIR Technologies’ CSA Solution product to manage carriers’ responsibilities under federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability standards.
January 18, 2011