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.
Small Fleets, Owner-Operators Still Struggle
Owner-operators and small fleets haven’t seen any sign of a freight demand or price recovery, but those who survived said they have done it through hard work, perseverance and bold decisions such as expanding a fleet even as the recession hit.
September 14, 2009DOT Report on Safety of Mexican Trucks Says Out-of-Service Rates Similar to U.S.
A review of U.S. efforts to ensure the safety of Mexican trucks crossing the border said the trucks’ out-of-service rates were similar to those of U.S. trucks, but it raised concerns about how traffic violations by Mexican drivers are reported and data on Mexican carriers are maintained.
September 14, 2009Economy, Environment Focus of CSCMP at Annual Global Conference in Chicago
Global economic and environmental challenges, upgrading transportation infrastructure and improving business performance are some of the major issues on the agenda at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ annual conference Sept. 20-23 in Chicago.
September 14, 2009DOT Provides Software to Transfer Freight Data
The Department of Transportation is distributing free software the agency said will help create a central Web portal through which shippers, carriers and third parties can automatically exchange data about freight movements.
September 14, 2009Diesel Average Dips 2.7¢
The average retail price of U.S. diesel dipped 2.7 cents to $2.647 a gallon, breaking a string of six small weekly increases that began in mid-July, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.
September 14, 2009Highway Bill Prospects Are Dim As Congress Returns to Session
When Congress went back into session last week, the prospects for passing a long-term highway bill appeared to be dimming as other issues continued to dominate the legislative agenda.
September 14, 2009Obama Faces Sept. 17 Deadline for Tariffs on Small Vehicle Tires Imported From China
President Obama must decide by Sept. 17 whether to accept the recommendation of the U.S. International Trade Commission to impose tariffs on passenger and light-truck tires made in China, the second-largest U.S. trading partner.
September 14, 2009Wholesale Inventories Fall for Record Eleventh Month
Wholesale inventories fell in July for the eleventh consecutive month, the Commerce Department said Friday.
September 11, 2009Consumer Confidence Rises in September
U.S. consumer confidence rose in September as job losses slowed and the economy showed signs of improvement, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
September 11, 2009Import Prices Rise 2%
The price of goods imported to the United States climbed 2% in August, the fifth increase in six months, the Labor Department said Friday.
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