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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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

CDL, Medical Rules Sent to White House

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent a final rule linking the driver certification to the commercial license, and a proposed rule creating a national registry of doctors qualified to certify drivers to the White House Office of Management and Budget.

September 3, 2008

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

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

Fuel, Government, Business

EPA Approves Fuel Waiver for 16 Louisiana Parishes

The Environmental Protection Agency said it waived some clean fuel requirements for 16 parishes in the Louisiana until next Monday, Sept. 8, due to Hurricane Gustav, which hit the state Monday.

September 2, 2008
Business, Fuel, Technology, Government

Forward Air to Acquire Service Express

Forward Air Corp. said Monday its wholly owned subsidiary, Forward Air Solutions Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Service Express, a privately held provider of pool distribution and related services headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C.

September 2, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

ISM Manufacturing Index Contracts in August

U.S. manufacturing fell slightly into contraction levels in August, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.

September 2, 2008
Government, Business

Construction Spending Declines in July

Construction spending fell 0.6% in July, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

September 2, 2008
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Truck Tonnage Increases 4.4% in July

The July truck tonnage report offered mixed signals about the industry and the U.S. economy, as American Trucking Associations’ index rose 4.4% from weak results a year earlier but declined 0.3% from the June totals.

September 1, 2008
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Dennis Shirar Is Named 2008 NTDC Grand Champion

HOUSTON — Dennis Shirar, a 51-year-old driver for Heritage Transport, Indianapolis, earned the title of Grand Champion at the 2008 National Truck Driving Championships.

September 1, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Wisconsin Trooper Slick Wins Top Honor at North American Inspectors Championship

Only four days after he was crowned Grand Champion of the 2008 North American Inspectors Championship on Aug. 23, Wisconsin State Patrol inspector Daniel Slick already was back at work.

September 1, 2008
Business, Fuel, Government

Fuel Average Drops Again

The U.S. average price of retail diesel continued its descent last week, falling another 6.2 cents a gallon to $4.145, the Department of Energy reported.

September 1, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves

Manufacturing activity in the Chicago improved in August, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Monday.

August 31, 2008