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.
Fuel and the Rebounding Economy
There was further evidence last week of the growing link between fuel prices and Wall Street, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 10,000 for the first time in a year, and the price of crude oil exceeded $75 a barrel for the first time since September 2008.
October 19, 2009Towne Air Freight Extends Lufthansa Agreement to 2012
Towne Air Freight said it has extended into 2012 its agreement with Lufthansa Cargo in which Towne Air Freight will manage all road feeder services for Lufthansa within the United States and Canada.
October 19, 2009Intermodal Firms Scramble to Meet U.S. Chassis Rule
After 10 years of fighting to get the federal government to change the safety rules on intermodal freight container chassis, freight companies and their industry groups are scrambling to meet the first important compliance deadline.
October 19, 2009Homeland Security Gives States More Time for Delayed Implementation of REAL ID
The Department of Homeland Security has given states several more weeks to request an extension for implementing toughened driver’s licenses and identification card security standards mandated by the 2005 REAL ID law.
October 19, 2009Truck Stops, Retailers Push Congress for Relief from Credit Card Issuers’ Transaction Fees
Retail groups, including the trade association representing truck stops, are urging Congress to enact legislation that would regulate the fees retailers are charged by credit card companies.
October 19, 2009OEMs, Fleets Seek to Ensure DEF Quality for New Engines
LAS VEGAS — As the deadline nears for implementation of the latest change in federal emission rules, truck makers and fleets are moving to ensure that the supply of required diesel exhaust fluid is pure.
October 19, 2009Transport Advocates Optimistic About Road Bill Early Next Year
Transportation officials said they are optimistic Congress still will pass a long-term highway bill in coming months, but the exact timetable could depend on how quickly lawmakers wrap up debate on other legislation.
October 19, 2009Diesel Rises 1.8¢ to $2.60
U.S. retail fuel prices snapped a steady string of declines last week, as the average cost of a gallon of diesel rose 1.8 cents to $2.60 a gallon, and gasoline climbed 2.1 cents to $2.489.
October 19, 2009Consumer Confidence Declines
U.S. consumer confidence declined this month, according to the preliminary Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 16, 2009FedEx Expands Major Facilities in France, Mexico
FedEx Express said that it has completed expansion projects at its European hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and a warehouse at Guadalajara International Airport in Jalisco, Mexico.
October 16, 2009