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.
Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon
Gasoline’s national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.
December 7, 2009EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant
The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.
December 7, 2009Hear Him, Hear Him
News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it’s incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation’s infrastructure needs.
December 7, 2009Union Pacific Opens California Route for Double-Stack Intermodal Service
Union Pacific Railroad opened a route through California’s Donner Pass to domestic double-stack intermodal container service, enabling the railroad to operate longer, faster trains.
December 7, 2009DOT Would Report on Tanker Rollovers Under Bill Approved by House Panel
A provision inserted at the last minute into the House hazmat safety bill calls for the Department of Transportation to report to Congress on its efforts to address the longstanding problem of cargo tank rollovers.
December 7, 2009More Use of Technology Cuts Energy Bills as Customers Demand ‘Green’ Initiatives
As customers seek ways to cut expenses and reduce their carbon footprint through the supply chain, warehouse operators are taking their own steps to trim energy use, optimize loads and automate processes.
December 7, 2009Kenworth, Peterbilt to Return to Mid-America Trucking Show
Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks will be on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2010, but Volvos won’t, according to officials of the truck makers.
December 7, 2009Trailer Registrations Fall 57.4%
Registrations of new trailers in the United States are running at less than half of last year’s pace, nearly ensuring that 2009 will be the worst 12 months for trailer sales since at least 1975.
December 7, 2009DOT Must Work With Congress on Funding Plan, Report Says
The Department of Transportation’s inspector general said the federal agency needs to work with Congress to develop a plan to fund the nation’s surface transportation network.
December 7, 2009Oberstar Wants Road Funds Included in Jobs Legislation
WASHINGTON — Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he was crafting an infrastructure jobs program to supplement federal stimulus efforts.
December 7, 2009