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.
Trucking Says CARB’s Cap-and-Trade Plan Would Result in More Volatile Diesel Prices
Trucking industry officials have filed comments opposing the California Air Resources Board’s plan to initiate a statewide cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 25, 2010Proponents of Current HOS Rule Urge FMCSA to Add Flexibility
ARLINGTON, Va. — Backers of the current driver hours-of-service rule far outnumbered opponents in the first of four scheduled public hearings held by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as it reviews the much-contested regulation.
January 25, 2010Fatality Rate Hits New Low
The rate of fatalities in accidents involving trucks fell 12.3% in 2008 from the previous year — the largest year-to-year drop on record — to its lowest level on record, according to an American Trucking Associations analysis of Department of Transportation data.
January 25, 2010Diesel Declines 0.9¢ to $2.87; Gasoline Average Also Drops
The national diesel average declined 0.9 cent to $2.87 last week as pump prices moderated after a sharp spike the prior three weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
January 25, 2010Universal Truckload Services Completes Three Acquisitions
Universal Truckload Services Inc. said it has acquired three companies that offer a variety of transportation services, continuing the company’s plan to grow through acquisitions.
January 22, 2010England Logistics Opens China Offices
England Logistics said that it has given approval to operate in China and has opened offices in five cities.
January 22, 2010RAIR Appoints New CEO
Compliance and safety services provider RAIR said Friday that it has named JJ Singh as its new president and chief executive officer.
January 22, 2010Virginia to Reopen 19 Rest Stops
Virginia officials plan to reopen the state’s 19 closed rest stops by May, the Washington Post reported Thursday.
January 21, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Improve
An index of leading economic indicators improved for a ninth straight month in December, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
January 21, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Falls in January
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded in January for the fifth consecutive month, but at a lower pace than December, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
January 21, 2010