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.
NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps in April
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 32.4% in April, the third straight jump of at least 24%, the Department of Transportation said.
June 29, 2010More Road Projects Planned During Busy Summer Season
President Obama marked the 10,000th road project funded by last year’s stimulus law in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this month, marking the beginning of what is being dubbed “Recovery Summer,” a six-week surge of infrastructure projects funded by the stimulus.
June 29, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in June
Consumer confidence declined this month following the highest level in more than two years in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 29, 2010Senate Confirms First TSA Chief Under Obama
The Senate confirmed former FBI deputy director John Pistole to be head of the Transportation Security Administration — the first time the post has been filled during the Obama administration, the Washington Post reported.
June 28, 2010Study of Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Projects Massive Price Increases
A new study has found that nationwide adoption of a low-carbon fuel standard would increase the retail cost of motor fuel by as much as 170% over a 10-year period.
June 28, 2010Letters: Broker Authority
I continue to be perplexed by May 10’s “Opinion” writer, David Dwinell. Call me old school, but I prefer my statements to be supported by facts.
June 28, 2010Moving Ahead on CSA
This week’s issue of Transport Topics includes some interesting news about the federal government’s new safety regime for trucking, Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, including that the program is going to be renamed.
June 28, 2010New Chassis Safety Rules Take Effect
The long-awaited new federal chassis safety rules take effect June 30, but officials said questions remain about damage reports truckers must file to keep equipment in roadworthy shape.
June 28, 2010Labor Dept. Official Urges Passage of Bill to Curb Potential Worker Misclassification
Catching employers who misclassify their employees as independent contractors would help ensure a “level playing field in the marketplace,” a top official with the U.S. Department of Labor told a Senate committee.
June 28, 2010Groups Seek to Cut Driving Time as Part of Changes to HOS Rules
A coalition of interest groups that has repeatedly succeeded in challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rule last week pushed for dramatically cutting the current daily and weekly work-time limits.
June 28, 2010