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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

Daimler’s Earnings to Rise on Growth in Russia, China

Daimler AG said Wednesday its sales and profit will rise this year on higher demand from emerging economies such as Russia and China, outweighing a weaker U.S. economy, Bloomberg reported.

April 9, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Trust Fund May Face Deficit, Former DOT Official Says

The main funding vehicle for the U.S. highway infrastructure will be exhausted by next year, according to a transportation expert, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

April 9, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Jevic to Close Ohio Terminal

Jevic Transportation said it plans to close a facility in West Chester Township, Ohio, in June, the Hamilton (Ohio) News-Journal reported.

April 9, 2008
Government, Business, Safety

Fed Minutes Cite Concern Over Economic Contraction

Federal Reserve officials anticipated that the U.S. economy will shrink in the first half of the year, while noting concerns about a possible “prolonged and severe economic downturn,” when they cut interest rates last month, according to the minutes of the meeting released Tuesday.

April 8, 2008
Business, Fuel, Government

DOE Again Boosts Diesel, Gasoline Price Forecast

The Department of Energy again sharply boosted its projection for both diesel and gasoline prices, saying diesel will average $3.90 a gallon this month, while gas will peak at $3.60 this spring but could top $4 this summer.

April 8, 2008
Fuel, Business, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Cummins Begins Production at Chinese Fuel Systems Plant

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday it opened its first fuel systems manufacturing site outside of North America, the Cummins Fuel Systems Wuhan plant, in China.

April 8, 2008
Government, Business, Fuel

Clean Diesel Technologies Sets Agreement with Chinese Firm

Clean Diesel Technologies said Tuesday it has licensed its wire mesh filter technology to Headway Machinery Co. Ltd., the largest commercial diesel engine exhaust company in China.

April 8, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Study Aims to Find Best Ways to Remove Snow From Trucks

The American Transportation Research Institute has initiated a study of the costs and benefits of removing snow and ice from the tops of tractor-trailers.

April 8, 2008
Business, Government

N.Y. State Assembly Rejects NYC’s Congestion-Fee Plan

The New York State Assembly decided not to vote on New York City’s proposal to charge cars and trucks fees upon entering central Manhattan, Bloomberg reported.

April 8, 2008