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.
Evans Distribution Systems Adds Facilities
Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics operator, is adding new facilities in Lenexa, Kan., Houston and Memphis, Tenn.
April 5, 2010Bill With Labor Provision Wins Second House Vote
The U.S. House re-passed its version of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization legislation on March 25, which included a provision that would allow employees of FedEx Corp.’s Express unit to organize more easily.
April 5, 2010CSA 2010 Implementation Dates May Be Pushed Back, ATA Says
Full implementation of the CSA 2010 program, originally expected to start in July, is likely to be delayed until 2011, according to American Trucking Associations, citing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
April 2, 2010ATA’s Bob Costello Appointed To Transportation Council
Bob Costello, American Trucking Associations’ chief economist, has been appointed by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to the Advisory Council on Transportation Statistics.
March 31, 2010ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello Appointed to Transportation Council
Bob Costello, American Trucking Associations’ chief economist, has been appointed by Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to the Advisory Council on Transportation Statistics, which advises DOT’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
March 31, 2010Truckers Say HOS Rule Leaves Little Time for Naps
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trucking industry executives and drivers who testified at an hours-of-service “listening” session held by federal trucking regulators at the Mid-America Trucking Show here said the current rule does not give drivers the flexibility to take a nap when they become fatigued.
White House Approves Text-Ban Proposal
The White House Office of Management and Budget approved a proposed ban on texting by commercial drivers Monday, sending the regulation on to be published in the Federal Register.
NAFTA Surface Trade Sees Highest Gain in 10 Years
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 19.5% in January from a year ago, the highest gain in almost 10 years, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
March 30, 2010Hazmat Fees Increase for Large Carriers
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has increased registration fees to up $2,600 for large motor carriers that carry hazardous materials, American Trucking Associations said.
March 30, 2010Consumer Confidence Improves in March
Consumer confidence grew this month after falling last month to the lowest level since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board reported.
March 30, 2010