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.
Senator Introduces Bill to Roll Back HOS Provision
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) has introduced a bill that would suspend the latest changes to the 34-hour restart provision of the hours-of-service rule for truck drivers.
December 24, 2013Year in Review: Senate OKs Foxx as Transportation Secretary
The biggest change in transportation at the federal level this year came when Anthony Foxx took over as secretary of transportation in July.
December 23, 2013No ELD Mandate Proposal This Year, FMCSA Says
The proposed rule on electronic logging devices for trucks will not be published until 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Dec. 20.
Obama: Economy Ready for ‘Breakthrough’ in 2014
President Obama projected that 2014 would be a “breakthrough year” for the U.S. economy.
December 23, 2013US to Study Split Sleep Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week it would move forward with a field study on the effect of split rest times for truckers who use sleeper berths.
December 23, 2013FMCSA Ends Quarterly Financial Reports, Provides Shorthaul Drivers HOS Flexibility
Trucking companies no longer will be required to file quarterly financial reports to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency recently announced in the Federal Register.
December 23, 2013Truck Emissions Much Lower Than Required, Study Says
Emissions of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter from heavy-duty engines produced since 2010 are “substantially lower than required by regulations,” according to a new study.
Economy Grows at 4.1% Rate in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 4.1% annual rate in the third quarter, the strongest since the final three months of 2011 and up from an estimate of 3.6%, the Commerce Department said Dec. 20.
December 20, 2013FMCSA Cuts Quarterly Financial Reports
Trucking companies no longer will be required to file quarterly financial reports to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency announced in the Federal Register.
Leading Indicator Index Rises in November
An index of leading economic indicators increased 0.8% in November after a 0.1% rise in October, the New York-based Conference Board said Dec. 19.
December 19, 2013