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.
Canadian Cabinet Shuffle Yields New Transport Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named Chuck Strahl the country’s new transport minister.
Bill Would Ban Horse Transport in Double-Deck Trailers
Legislation that would ban the transportation of horses in double-decker trailers would cost the nearly 80 contractors who transport livestock to rodeos all over the U.S. more than $4 million in extra operating and equipment costs, according to estimates by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Productivity Rate Declines in Second Quarter
U.S. workers’ productivity decreased in the second quarter, the first drop since the end of 2008, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
August 10, 2010Wholesale Inventories Rise in June
Wholesale inventories rose 0.1% in June, while sales fell, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
August 10, 2010New Mexico Mulls Closing Some Rest Areas
New Mexico is considering closng 13 of its 32 highway rest areas because of a budget shortfall.
Letters: Risk Control, Success in Logistics, Hours of Service
Fortunately, some companies are slowly waking to the fact that untreated sleep apnea presents higher risks for their organization, and they are creating proactive programs to address the issue.
August 9, 2010Bill Would Let Ports Set Rules on Environmental Standards
New legislation aimed at giving ports more authority to set environmental regulations is expanding the battle over the Port of Los Angeles’ controversial employees-only clean trucks plan from the courts to Congress.
August 9, 2010Opinion: Don’t Lose Sleep Over CSA
I have been following with interest the published articles covering the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new CSA program. The articles include a front-page story in the June 28 edition of this newspaper headlined “CSA Training Could Affect O-Os, Some Industry Officials Worry.”
August 4, 2010CVSA Names Steve Keppler Executive Director
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance on Tuesday named Steve Keppler its executive director.
SoCal Port Plan Awaits Judge’s Decision
The introduction of a new bill aimed at giving ports more authority to enact environmental regulations is expanding the battle over the Port of Los Angeles’ controversial employee-only clean trucks plan from the courts to Congress.
