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.
DOT Rule to Expand Drug Testing for Transport Workers
The U.S. Department of Transportation Monday issued a new final rule on drug testing for transportation workers that will add tests for more drugs.
Truckers Object to New Customs Policy on Tanker Residue
Members of a coalition of truckers, chemical manufacturers, and other trade groups are in discussions with U.S. customs officials over a yet-to-be-enforced, controversial requirement that motor carriers and exporters stipulate on electronic manifests the amount of residual chemicals left inside cargo and portable tank containers when returning from deliveries in Canada and Mexico.
South Carolina Port Sets Truck Replacement Program
A truck replacement program designed to cut diesel emissions has been included as part of a legal settlement between the South Carolina State Ports Authority and an environmental group over expansion at the Port of Charleston.
Md. Sets Blue-Ribbon Panel to Study Transportation Funding
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) has named 20 people to a blue-ribbon commission assigned to come up with recommendations for reshaping how Maryland funds its transportation system.
New York Manufacturing Index Grows in August
Manufacturing activity in the New York region increased its rate of growth in August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.
August 16, 2010More States Adopt Laws Curbing Carrier Liability
Florida and Louisiana are the latest states to adopt laws that protect carriers from being forced to assume unwarranted liabilities. They bring to 23 the number of states with anti-indemnification laws.
August 16, 2010Letters: CSA (Cont’d.), Regulating Safety, Son of Broker Wars, No Horns Please!
In response to “Opinion” by James Hardman, I would agree with everything he has said, and I understand how he has come to his conclusion, based on reading articles on CSA rules and regulations.
August 16, 2010CSA Changes Increase Focus on Cargo, Driver Fitness
The changes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making to its CSA safety-monitoring system will lead to increased enforcement in the two areas that correlate least with future crash risk, an examination of the revisions has found.
August 16, 2010Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3%
The consumer price index rose for the first time in four months in July, the Labor Department said Friday.
August 13, 2010ATRI Survey Seeks Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute this week released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry’s top concerns.
August 13, 2010