FMCSA Sends New HOS Proposal to White House for Review
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it sent its hours-of-service proposal to the White House for review on July 26.
August 2, 2010Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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PHMSA Seeks to Eliminate Requirements for Special Permits to Haul Certain Hazmats
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed a rule that would eliminate requirements for special permits to haul some hazmats, ranging from liquefied petroleum gas to anhydrous ammonia fertilizers.
August 2, 2010Senate Bill Would Require DOT to Issue Plan to Resolve U.S.-Mexico Trucking Impasse
The Obama administration must produce a plan to solve the ongoing border trucking dispute with Mexico by October, under a provision inserted in the Transportation Department’s 2011 budget.
August 2, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in July
Consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level since November, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 30, 2010Second-Quarter GDP Grows 2.4%
The U.S. gross domestic product rose at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday.
July 30, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Rises in May
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 39.5% in May, the largest increase since records began, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
July 29, 2010ATRI Updates Idling Regulation Guide
The American Transportation Research Institute has updated its online guide of state and local anti-idling regulations, the group said Thursday.
July 29, 2010Fed ‘Beige Book’ Shows Increased Transport Activity
Freight transportation activity increased in June and July, with volume gains in several regions, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
July 28, 2010LaHood Announces National Summit on Distracted Driving
The second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.
July 28, 2010Oil Falls Near $77 as Supply Jumps
Oil prices fell near $77 Wednesday after a report showed that crude supplies jumped last week, the Associated Press reported.
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