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.
Trucks Move America
As you’ve heard it said many times, “Without Trucks, America Stops.” And it’s still true. Unfortunately, the trucking industry’s primary advocate has had to formally remind the Department of Transportation of this salient fact.
May 10, 2010ATA, Los Angeles Port to File Final Briefs after Heated ‘Clean Trucks’ Trial Concludes
After facing off in federal court in Los Angeles last month, attorneys for American Trucking Associations and the Port of Los Angeles are expected to file their final post-trial briefs this week in the contentious court dispute over parts of the port’s clean trucks program.
May 10, 2010ATA Asks FMCSA to Change Portions of Final EOBR Rule
American Trucking Associations, along with several key industry groups and manufacturers, asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to change its final rule on electronic onboard recorders, saying the technical specifications laid out by the regulation were not achievable.
May 10, 2010Opinion: Shippers Should Put Safety First
A shipper may hire a truck for any of a variety of reasons: Perhaps there is a long distance to cover or the load requires more space than available in the trunk of a car.
May 7, 2010Oil Falls Below $80
Oil dropped $2.77 Wednesday to close the day at a seven-week low on concerns about Greece’s financial crisis and the U.S. crude inventory, Bloomberg said.
May 5, 2010FMCSA Issues HOS Waiver for Oil Spill Cleanup
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a waiver from its hours-of-service rules for trucks hauling supplies being used in the cleanup of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
May 4, 2010Connecticut Close to Enacting Snow-Removal Law for Drivers
A proposal that would allow police to fine drivers of cars and trucks $75 for failing to remove snow and ice from their vehicles has overwhelmingly passed the Connecticut House.
CARB Mulls Incentives for Diesel Regs
The California Air Resources Board has directed its staff to come up with specific proposals by September to provide additional flexibility to help truckers ease the financial pain of complying with the state’s new truck regulations.
May 3, 2010Letters: ’07 Engines, Fuel Surcharges
Review of the 2007 generation of diesel engines has been a very hot topic this year. At the annual American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council meeting, I was one of the panelists asked to score the performance of the 2007 engines based on TransAm’s experiences.
May 3, 2010Focus on CSA 2010
Thank you to our readers for the many favorable comments we’ve received in response to the special report on CSA 2010 that Transport Topics produced as part of the April 26 issue.
May 3, 2010