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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.
Senators Propose Emissions Reductions Bill
Two senators unveiled a long-awaited carbon emissions reductions bill Wednesday that could spur increases in the cost of diesel fuel for motor carriers.
TNT, Con-way Freight Expand Partnership
Dutch-based package carrier TNT and Con-way Freight announced the expansion of their partnership to move freight between the United States and Europe, with new service at Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport.
May 13, 2010Opinion: Calls to Restore Regulation Misguided
There have been calls for re-regulating transportation by testing applicants for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration operating authorities and broker licenses.
May 12, 2010Former DOT Chief Skinner Defends LaHood
CHICAGO — Former Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner defended current Secretary Ray LaHood, telling tank truck executives here that recent pushes to promote rail and other modes of transportation at the expense of trucking were likely foisted upon him by the White House.
Mexican Cross-Border Plan Coming Soon, LaHood Says
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a Senate subcommittee the Obama administration will soon unveil its plan to relaunch a cross-border trucking program along the U.S.-Mexico border.
S.C. Trucking Assn. May Withdraw Support on Tort Reform
The South Carolina Trucking Association said it will withdraw support of a tort reform measure it championed if lawmakers do not kill amendments that the association said have weakened the bill.
S.C. Trucking Assn. May Withdraw Support on Tort Reform
The South Carolina Trucking Association said it will withdraw support of a tort reform measure it championed if lawmakers do not kill amendments that the association said have weakened the bill.
More States Ban Texting While Driving
Vermont is poised to become the 26th state to ban texting while driving, following closely behind Wisconsin and Michigan.
May 11, 2010Study: States Lack Tools to Justify Transportation Spending
Only 13 states have performance goals and reviews in place to help taxpayers determine if transportation spending promotes such things as safety, mobility, and jobs and commerce, according to a new study being released Wednesday.
May 11, 2010Letters: Everyday Trucking, The Next Buggy Whip
This is not a question, just a comment: Transport Topics, I want to thank you for always keeping us in the trucking industry informed. However, I don’t know if I’m jealous or just sick of hearing just how good or bad one company or another is doing financially; if I want a financial report, I’ll call my broker.
May 10, 2010