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.
Future of Transportation Policy Is a Mystery as GOP Takes Congress, NITL President Says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The future of federal transportation policy is a major question as the Republican Party prepares to take control of the House of Representatives, the National Industrial Transportation League’s president said.
November 22, 2010FMCSA to Make CSA Changes Before System’s December Debut
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week that it was making several changes to its CSA safety monitoring system that industry officials said would shield the industry from misleading interpretations.
November 22, 2010Technology Can Put Truckers in the Fast Lane When Crossing Canadian and Mexican Borders
Safety and security remain a top concern for fleets crossing both the northern and southern borders, and motor carriers — including Celadon Group Inc. and Trimac Transportation Services Inc., Calgary, Alberta — are turning to the latest technology, electronic transmissions and voluntary government programs to streamline crossings and protect their freight.
November 22, 2010Environmentalists Seek Tougher Standards for Heavy, Medium Truck Fuel Efficiency
Environmental groups said they back the Obama administration’s push to set standards for heavy- and medium-duty truck fuel efficiency, and last week, they called for making the standards even tougher.
November 22, 2010Oberstar Urges One-Year Extension of Highway Legislation
The outgoing chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has urged Congress to approve a one-year extension of current highway legislation so the new Congress that convenes in January will have time to “come to agreement on a funding mechanism for a six-year bill.”
Opinion: Protecting Essential Trucking Data
Big-picture executives have the ability to see well beyond the day-to-day grind. If you’re in this category, you support an active safety department and insist on taking a variety of preventive measures.
November 19, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.5%
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5%, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
November 18, 2010Trucking Voices Support for Fuel-Efficiency Standards
The trucking industry reaffirmed its support of national fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks while testifying in Chicago Monday at the first of two federal public hearings on the subject.
November 16, 2010U.S. Lags in Reducing Traffic Fatalities, Report Says
The U.S. has fallen behind other high income nations in reducing traffic fatalities and injuries, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Research Council, which studied accident data in the U.S. and 15 other countries.
New York ‘Empire’ Manufacturing Index Contracts
Manufacturing activity in the New York region contracted this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.
November 15, 2010