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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Forward Air’s 4Q Income Drops

Forward Air Corp. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter earnings fell 33% to $8.3 million, or 29 cents a share, from $12.4 million, or 43 cents, a year ago.

February 10, 2009
Business, Government

FedEx Freight Cutting 900 Jobs

FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload unit of FedEx Corp., will cut 900 jobs because of declining demand and aggressive pricing by competitors, Bloomberg reported Monday.

February 9, 2009
Business, Government

New Jersey, Others Consider Fining Drivers Who Fail to Remove Snow From Vehicles

New Jersey is poised to adopt a law that would fine drivers who fail to clear snow and ice from their vehicle rooftops, while the District of Columbia and Connecticut are taking steps down a similar legislative path.

February 9, 2009
Government, Business

Senate Fails to Boost Spending for Highways in Stimulus Bill

The Senate moved toward final passage of its $900 billion stimulus package of spending and tax cuts last week, and despite ongoing efforts, it appeared unlikely a major boost in infrastructure money would be included in the package.

February 9, 2009
Government, Business, Logistics

FedEx Express Opens New China Hub

FedEx Express said Monday it has begun operations at its new Asia Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, the company’s largest hub outside of the United States.

February 9, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment

States Eye More Toll Roads

In a whirl of activity that is expected to accelerate in coming years, states are making toll roads a permanent part of the nation’s highway system and eyeing toll dollars as a way to plug gaping budget deficits.

February 9, 2009
Government, Business

J.B. Hunt Boosting Dividend

J.B. Hunt Transport Services said Thursday its board approved increasing its quarterly cash dividend by a penny, to 11 cents per share.

February 5, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

Postal Services Reports $384 Million Loss

The U.S. Postal Service lost $384 million its first quarter, it said Wednesday.

February 5, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

DOT ‘TIGER’ Team to Coordinate Role in Recovery Plan

The Department of Transportation has created a team to coordinate its role in President Obama’s economic recovery program, to ensure that funding is made available quickly for transportation infrastructure projects and that project spending is monitored and transparent.

February 5, 2009
Government

December Factory Orders Decline 3.9%

U.S. factory orders fell 3.9% in December, the fifth consecutive month of decline, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

February 5, 2009