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.
Growth of Intermodal Freight Transportation Sparks Debut of TT’s Top 50 Global Carriers
Intermodal freight is growing in volume and importance as shippers embrace the idea of using multiple modes of transport to move goods around the world.
Agreement Gives Repair Shops, Fleets Access to Greater Levels of OEM Data
Trade groups representing independent repair shops and parts distributors and one for truck and engine makers said they reached an agreement that will give fleets, truck owners and independent repair shops nearly complete access to the manufacturers’ information, tools and parts needed for proper repair of heavy-duty on-highway commercial vehicles.
E-Logs, CSA Make List Of FMCSA’s Priorities
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s top five priorities into early 2016 include a new safety-fitness rating process for carriers, a final rule on electronic logging devices and an adjustment for the CSA scoring system.
For Hire on eBay: Trucker Driven by Passion for Service
The driver shortage issue may be a thorn to the trucking industry, but it puts drivers in a bit of a power position to make their services available to the highest bidder. One particular driver is doing that literally, advertising himself on the online auction site, eBay.
TCA Opposes Measure to Allow Weight Limit of 91,000 Pounds
The Truckload Carriers Association has sent a letter to Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.), opposing a measure Ribble introduced that would allow states to permit freight trucks to carry a maximum of 91,000 pounds, up from the current 80,000 pounds.
Labor Department Issues $4.6 Million Training Grant to Teamsters
The Department of Labor has issued a five-year, $4.6 million grant to the Teamsters union to establish apprenticeship programs to train more than 1,000 entry-level workers and transitioning members of the military to become professional truck drivers and also to improve the skills of dockworkers.
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Joins Infrastructure Advocacy Group
Nashville, Tennessee, Mayor Karl Dean is the latest government official to become a member of Building America's Future, a leading advocate for improving aging infrastructure nationwide.
September 18, 2015About Us: Transport Topics' Top 50 Global Freight Carriers
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Carriers is a listing of the largest truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.
September 18, 2015Growth of Intermodal Freight Transportation Sparks Debut of TT’s Top 50 Global Carriers
Intermodal freight is growing in volume and importance as shippers embrace the idea of using multiple modes of transport to move goods around the world.
U.S. Postal Service Tops List of Largest Postal Operators
The United States Postal Service ranks No. 1 on a list of the world’s largest postal operators published by Transport Topics along with a list of the Top 50 Global Freight Carriers.
September 18, 2015