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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, Government

Import Prices Rise 1.6% on Higher Oil

The price of goods imported to the United States rose for a second straight month in April as oil prices increased, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

May 13, 2009
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

ATA Recognizes National Transportation Week

American Trucking Associations said Wednesday it celebrating National Transportation Week by bringing trucking industry outreach programs to public events around the country.

May 13, 2009
Business, Fuel, Safety, Equipment, Government

Executive Cites Factors Affecting Trucking, Class 8 Sales

SAN DIEGO — A “perfect storm” of a weak economy, high fuel prices and governmental missteps have led to a 70% drop in new-truck sales in North America, according to Jim Hebe, senior vice president of North American sales for Navistar.

May 12, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Rises 3.2¢ to $2.216; Gas Leaps 16.2¢ to $2.24

The national average price of diesel fuel rose for the first time in a month, climbing 3.1 cents to $2.216 a gallon, while gasoline pushed past diesel for the first time in almost two years, the Energy Department said.

May 12, 2009
Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Grows

The U.S. trade deficit expanded in March for the first time in eight months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

May 12, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Swine Flu May Complicate Mexican Truck Plan, LaHood Says

Efforts to stop the spread of swine flu in the United States and Mexico have delayed resolution of a plan to allow Mexican trucks to deliver goods across the U.S., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday, Bloomberg reported.

May 11, 2009
Business, Safety, Equipment, Government

R.I. Begins Construction of Replacement Highway Bridge

Rhode Island transportation officials said construction has begun on one of two bridges so deteriorated that trucks are limited to 18 tons and two axles.

May 11, 2009
Fuel, Business, Government

Volvo Backs Longer, Heavier Trucks

BOSTON — Volvo Trucks North America said the United States should adopt a policy of allowing longer, heavier trucks on the nation’s highways as a way to increase driver productivity and to conserve fuel.

Bruce Harmon | News Editor
May 11, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics

Menlo Expands Relationship With Dana, Adds Curves

Dana Holding Corp. and Menlo Worldwide Logistics said they have expanded their relationship, with the parts manufacturer asking the third-party logistics provider to handle transportation management for its Mexican operations.

May 11, 2009
Government

Oil Falls from 6-Month High to $57 a Barrel

Oil prices fell from a six-month high in early trading Monday to about $57 a barrel after rising more than $5 last week, Bloomberg reported.

May 11, 2009