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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, Safety, Government

OOIDA, ATA Ask DOT to Reject Pa. I-80 Tolling

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking the agency to deny the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s request to toll Interstate 80.

December 13, 2007

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.

Business, Government

Business Inventories Rise 0.1%

Business inventories rose 0.1% in October, while sales jumped 0.7% for second straight month, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

December 13, 2007
Business, Government

Retail Sales Jump 1.2% in November

Retail sales rose 1.2% in November, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

December 13, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Producer Prices Jump 3.2% in November

Prices paid to U.S. producers jumped 3.2% in November — the fastest pace in 34 years, the Labor Department said Thursday.

December 13, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

DOT Freight Index Slips

The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for October slipped 0.3% from the same month last year, though it rose from September’s level.

December 13, 2007
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

ATA, Con-way Set Holiday Safety Message

American Trucking Associations and Con-way Freight have teamed up to launch a national public service announcement safe-driving campaign for the holiday season.

December 12, 2007
Business, Government

Wholesale Inventories Unchanged in October

Wholesale inventories were flat in October, while sales jumped 0.7%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

December 12, 2007
Business, Safety, Technology, Government

Old Dominion Buys Denver Carrier

Old Dominion Freight Line said it would purchase some assets of Bullocks Express Transportation, a Denver-based trucking company.

December 12, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

Covenant to Take Modest Loss or Break Even in 4Q

Truckload carrier Covenant Transportation Group said Wednesday it expects to report break-even to a net loss of 10 cents per share for the fourth quarter.

December 12, 2007
Government, Business, Fuel

October Trade Gap Rises 1.2%

The U.S. trade deficit widened in October as crude oil prices surged, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

December 12, 2007