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.
Volvo Merges N. American Units; Mack, VTNA Brands to Remain
AB Volvo said that it is reorganizing its North American truck business by combining its two brands —Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks — into a single new entity called North American Trucks.
November 2, 2009Diesel Jumps 9.6¢ to $2.801
U.S. diesel prices continued to surge as the national average rose another 9.6 cents a gallon to $2.801 last week, the highest level in nearly a year, the Department of Energy said.
November 2, 2009Bill to Offer Incentives to States That Ban Texting While Driving
WASHINGTON — Several senators introduced legislation last week that would offer incentives to states that ban texting while driving, an issue Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said has become his cause.
November 2, 2009Congress Votes to Extend Transportation Funding
Both houses of Congress on Oct. 29 approved a second continuing resolution that would continue to fund the nation’s surface transportation programs until mid-December.
November 2, 2009Truck Tonnage Dips in Sept., but Economy Shows Gains
The freight recovery paused in September as American Trucking Associations’ tonnage index dipped 0.3% from the month be-fore after recording larger gains in July and August.
November 2, 2009TWIC Running Smoothly at U.S. Ports Despite Initial Glitches, Officials Say
After several initial delays and glitches, freight hauling and government officials say the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program is moving along smoothly at U.S. ports, and they project additional security measures could be incorporated in coming years.
November 2, 2009Consumer Confidence Declines in October
U.S. consumer confidence declined this month, according to the final Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 30, 2009Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region showed expansion in October, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Friday.
October 30, 2009Personal Spending Falls in September
Consumer personal spending dropped in September for the first time in five months, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 30, 2009P.A.M. Narrows Third-Quarter Loss
Truckload carrier and logistics firm P.A.M. Transportation Services reported a third-quarter loss of $1.2 million, or 13 cents per share, compared with a loss of $3.2 million, or 33 cents, a year ago.
October 30, 2009