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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

NAFTA Surface Trade Declines Again

Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 33.1% in April from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

July 1, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

ISM Manufacturing Index Improves in June

Manufacturing levels in the U.S. improved last month but still showed overall contraction, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.

July 1, 2009
Government, Business

Consumer Confidence Retreats in June

Consumer confidence fell in June after seeing a big rise in May, the New York-based Conference Board said.

July 1, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Grants Calif. Waiver on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted California permission to set its own standards on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks.

June 30, 2009
Business, Government, Logistics

Flash Global Logistics Sees Strongest Six Months

Supply chain services company Flash Global Logistics said that the first half of 2009 was the company’s strongest six months, with the company adding 66 locations in China and adding new clients.

June 30, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $2.608; Drop Is First in 2 Months

The average national price of diesel fuel fell for the first time in eight weeks, dipping 0.8 cent to $2.608 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.

June 30, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Chicago Factory Index Improves

Manufacturing activity in the Chicago improved in June but continued to show contraction, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Tuesday.

June 30, 2009
Government, Business

International Dealer Offers Sessions on EGR for Potential Customers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — International Truck dealer Diamond Companies Inc. here has embarked on a two-pronged program to educate potential customers about the engine technology Navistar Inc. will offer next year. Diamond plans “lunch and learn” seminars at its dealerships and to take clients to Navistar’s new engine plant in Alabama.

June 29, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Gas Prices Steady in Past Two Weeks, Lundberg Says

Gasoline prices held steady over the past two weeks at $2.66 per gallon for regular grade, according to the national Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.

June 29, 2009
Business, Government, Fuel

Trucking Raises Concerns over House-Passed Energy Bill

The trucking industry has raised concerns over the energy bill passed by the House that would include a “cap and trade” provision to set up a market for greenhouse gas emissions.

June 29, 2009