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.
Fleet Execs See Likely Delay of New Truck Buying in 2010
NEW YORK — Trucking executives said the uncertainty about new engine technology required to meet federal emissions standards next year would likely keep them from buying many trucks during 2010.
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CVSA, Police Officers Prep for Roadcheck
For 72 continuous hours covering June 2-4, law enforcement officers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico will conduct commercial vehicle inspections in the annual Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
May 25, 2009Mack, UAW Reach Tentative Labor Contract
Mack Trucks said it has reached a new tentative labor agreement with the United Auto Workers after more than 19 months of talks, which would cover about 1,700 employees at seven facilities in three states.
May 25, 2009YRC’s Performance Improving as Firm Cuts Costs, Zollars Says
NEW YORK — YRC Worldwide Inc. has received relief from lenders who waived an earnings target for the second quarter, and company head William Zollars said the less-than-truckload carrier’s performance is improving because of several cost-cutting moves, including potential pension-payment relief from the Teamsters union.
May 25, 2009Obama Issues Stricter Auto Efficiency Rules
The Obama administration last week announced stricter requirements for automobile fuel efficiency and a first-ever national greenhouse gas reduction standard for cars and light trucks. Though heavy trucks are not immediately affected, an industry official suggested similar changes could be coming within the next decade.
May 25, 2009Fleets See Longer Tire Life with Monitoring Systems
Trucking fleets and tire makers said increased use of tire-pressure monitoring systems and automatic inflation systems is saving lives and money.
May 25, 2009Fuel Price Hedgers Seeking Market Bottom
With fuel prices dramatically lower than just a year ago, carriers that engage in hedging are questioning whether the market is close enough to a bottom to begin locking in prices, according to several fuel-purchasing analysts.
May 25, 2009LaHood Says No Decision Yet on Truck Weights
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation has yet to make a decision on whether to back increased federal truck weight limits, Secretary Ray LaHood said.
House Adds Unionizing Measure to FAA Reauthorization
The House approved a bill before leaving for its Memorial Day recess that would make it easier for employees to join unions, Bloomberg reported.
May 22, 2009Virginia Scales Back Plan To Close Rest Stops
The Virginia Department of Transportation said it will propose closing 19 of the state's 41 highway rest areas, scaling back its original proposal to close 25.
May 22, 2009