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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.

Business, Safety, Government

DOT Freight Index Shows Second Straight Monthly Gain

The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index fell in August from a year ago but showed a second straight month-to-month improvement, DOT said Thursday.

October 16, 2009
Business, Logistics, Government

Correction: Canadian Firm Bruce R. Smith Ltd. Is Restructuring

A story on TTNews.com Wednesday incorrectly stated that Canadian trucking firm Bruce R. Smith Ltd. was in “bankruptcy.”

October 16, 2009
Business, Government

Philadelphia Factory Index Expands in October

Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded at a slower pace in October than in September, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.

October 15, 2009
Business, Government

New York Factory Index Jumps to Highest Level in 5 Years

Manufacturing activity in the New York region rose for a third straight month in October, reaching the highest level in more than five years, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Thursday.

October 15, 2009
Business, Government, Logistics

YRC Units Announce Speedup In Service, Logistics Contract

YRC Worldwide Inc. said that its less-than-truckload unit has sped up cross-border trucking service and its logistics unit has been awarded a management contract in Peru.

October 15, 2009
Business, Government, Logistics

YRC Units Announce Speedup In Service, Logistics Contract

YRC Worldwide Inc. said that its less-than-truckload unit has sped up cross-border trucking service and its logistics unit has been awarded a management contract in Peru.

October 15, 2009
Business, Government

Consumer Price Index Increases in September

The consumer price index rose 0.2% in September, the Labor Department said Thursday.

October 15, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Port of Oakland Eyes Jan. 1 Ban on Older Trucks

The Port of Oakland’s board of commissioners is expected to give final approval next week to a measure that would ban older trucks beginning Jan. 1.

October 15, 2009
Business, Safety, Technology, Government, Logistics

Evans Network to Acquire Drayage, Brokerage Assets

The Evans Network of Companies said it will acquire some assets of Land Transportation and Phoenix Transit and Logistics.

October 14, 2009
Business, Government

Retail Sales Fall 1.5%; Improve Excluding Automobiles

Retail sales fell 1.5% in September, though improved excluding automobiles, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

October 14, 2009