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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

White House Backs Off Mileage-Based Tax

The White House backed off a suggestion by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the Obama administration would consider a vehicle mileage tax in lieu of the federal gasoline tax, the Washington Post reported.

February 23, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Rejects Navistar’s Call for Delay on 2010 Engine Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected Navistar Inc.’s request to allow manufacturers sell engines compliant with either the agency’s 2007 or 2010 emission standards until 2012.

February 23, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Rejects Navistar’s Call for Delay on 2010 Engine Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected Navistar Inc.’s request to allow manufacturers sell engines compliant with either the agency’s 2007 or 2010 emission standards until 2012.

February 23, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Official Asks Congress for Help on Freight Mobility

Congress should focus on better freight mobility as a national goal, a trucking official told a congressional hearing held in Los Angeles Friday.

February 23, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

Range of New Products Unveiled by Suppliers at TMC

ORLANDO, Fla. — New products shown at the Technical & Maintenance Council’s recent meeting here ranged from a high-tech flatbed trailer to a low-tech mud flap, along with a seat and sleeping pad that combine New Age philosophy with Texas Instruments engineering.

February 23, 2009
Business, Safety, Equipment, Government

APU Makers Show Wares at Conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — An empty booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2009 Transportation Technology Exhibition marked the spot where auxiliary power manufacturer Rigmaster Power Corp. was to display its wares.

February 23, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Graves Says Trucking Ready for Highway Bill Despite Uncertainty About Obama’s Agenda

With so much attention being placed on the economic stimulus legislation, trucking has not been able to uncover much about the Obama administration’s transportation policy, said Bill Graves, president of American Trucking Associations.

February 23, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

Some Firms Cut New-Driver Pay as Freight Demand Stays Low

Some truckload fleets said they are selectively cutting driver pay for the first time in years to counter cost pressures as the recession dries up freight demand.

February 23, 2009
Business, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

State Registration Fee Plan Would Double Fleet Charges

State truck registration fees would more than double under a proposal being prepared for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under a two-year-old system Congress set up to reduce fees for for-hire carriers.

February 23, 2009
Government, Business

Glitches Cause Traffic Jam as Ports Collect New Fee

Technological glitches related to the launch of a container fee program are being blamed for congestion that jammed the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., on Feb. 18.

February 23, 2009