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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.

Government, Business

Big Winter Storm Moves Toward Mid-Atlantic, Northeast

Much of the mid-Atlantic region was put under a winter storm warning Friday as officials predicted up that up to 18 inches of snow would fall in some places this weekend.

December 18, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Opinion: Managing Hidden Fuel Surcharge Costs

One silver lining in the financial storm of the past year or so had been a steep decline in the price of oil generally and diesel fuel in particular.

December 18, 2009
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment

Roadrunner Transportation Acquires Bullet Freight Systems

Roadrunner Transportation Services Holdings Inc. said it bought less-than-truckload carrier Bullet Freight Systems Inc. on Dec. 14 to expand its services in the western United States.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
December 17, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Begins New Entrant Safety Enforcement

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun enforcing its New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule, requiring stricter safety standards for newly registered truck and bus companies.

December 17, 2009
Business, Government

Philadelphia Factory Index Hits Highest Level Since 2005

Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded at the fastest pace in more than four and a half years, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.

December 17, 2009
Business, Government

Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Eighth Month

An index of leading economic indicators improved for an eighth straight month in November, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

December 17, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Port of L.A. to Allow Some Extensions for Older Trucks

The Port of Los Angeles said Wednesday it will allow a limited number of truckers to continue operating their existing trucks past a Jan. 1 deadline for cleaner trucks.

December 16, 2009
Government, Business, Logistics

Schneider Completes Intermodal Container Conversion

Schneider National said Wednesday its intermodal division has completed a three-year conversion project replacing its mixed trailer/container fleet to an all-container fleet.

December 16, 2009
Government

Housing Starts Jump 8.9% in November

Housing starts jumped 8.9% in November while building permits rose to the highest level in a year, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

December 16, 2009
Business, Government

November CPI Rises 0.4%

The consumer price index rose 0.4% in November, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

December 16, 2009