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.
States Set 4,300 Road Projects from Stimulus, Report Finds
In the four months since President Obama signed a more than $770 billion stimulus package, House transportation leaders said states have approved projects that would distribute more than half of the money available for road and bridge projects.
July 6, 2009EPA Approves Calif.’s Waiver Request to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency last week approved California’s request for a federal waiver, allowing the state to immediately implement restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and light trucks and reversing a Bush administration decision.
July 6, 2009Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Ages as Carriers Seek Cost Savings
The U.S. heavy-duty fleet truck fleet is aging as carrier executives scrimp to cut costs wherever they can amid the continuing national freight drought.
July 6, 2009Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $2.608
U.S. retail diesel prices slipped 0.8 cent last week, providing a breather for the trucking industry after seven consecutive weeks of increases that had pushed the average cost to a seven-month high.
July 6, 2009Oberstar’s Road Bill Faces Survival Test
With the White House standing in his path and a pair of well-placed senators lining up with the administration, the guessing game in Washington is how long House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar can keep his six-year highway reauthorization bill alive in Congress.
July 6, 2009Trailer Orders for April, May Outpace Previous Two Qtrs.
U.S. orders for new trailers put in their best two-month performance in a year through May, leading original equipment manufacturers to express cautious optimism for their industry. However, major OEMs would not declare the recession at an end.
July 6, 2009TTNews to Close Friday for July 4th Holiday
Transport Topics Online will be closed Friday for the Independence Day holiday. Please check back Monday, July 6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
July 2, 2009TTNews to Close Monday for July 4th Holiday
Transport Topics Online will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, July 6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
July 2, 2009Amerijet Acquires Nations Express
Transportation and logistics firm Amerijet International said it will acquire a majority interest in Nations Express.
July 2, 2009Factory Orders Rise in May
U.S. factory orders rose in May for the third time in four months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
July 2, 2009