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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.

Business, Government, Autonomous

Virginia’s Latest Toll Scheme

It took years to beat back the state of Virginia’s ill-advised plan to toll Interstate 81, but eventually it was abandoned. Trucking, and the state’s motorists, breathed a sigh of relief after that tolling scheme was tossed out.

May 14, 2010

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

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

Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Improves in May

U.S. consumer confidence grew this month, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.

May 14, 2010
Government, Fuel

Senators Propose Emissions Reductions Bill

Two senators unveiled a long-awaited carbon emissions reductions bill Wednesday that could spur increases in the cost of diesel fuel for motor carriers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 13, 2010
Business, Government

TNT, Con-way Freight Expand Partnership

Dutch-based package carrier TNT and Con-way Freight announced the expansion of their partnership to move freight between the United States and Europe, with new service at Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport.

May 13, 2010
Business, Safety, Government

Opinion: Calls to Restore Regulation Misguided

There have been calls for re-regulating transportation by testing applicants for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration operating authorities and broker licenses.

May 12, 2010
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Former DOT Chief Skinner Defends LaHood

CHICAGO — Former Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner defended current Secretary Ray LaHood, telling tank truck executives here that recent pushes to promote rail and other modes of transportation at the expense of trucking were likely foisted upon him by the White House.

Sean McNally | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2010
Government

Mexican Cross-Border Plan Coming Soon, LaHood Says

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a Senate subcommittee the Obama administration will soon unveil its plan to relaunch a cross-border trucking program along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Sean McNally | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2010
Government, Business

S.C. Trucking Assn. May Withdraw Support on Tort Reform

The South Carolina Trucking Association said it will withdraw support of a tort reform measure it championed if lawmakers do not kill amendments that the association said have weakened the bill.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2010
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

S.C. Trucking Assn. May Withdraw Support on Tort Reform

The South Carolina Trucking Association said it will withdraw support of a tort reform measure it championed if lawmakers do not kill amendments that the association said have weakened the bill.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2010
Government, Business, Safety

More States Ban Texting While Driving

Vermont is poised to become the 26th state to ban texting while driving, following closely behind Wisconsin and Michigan.

May 11, 2010