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.
Consumer Confidence Sees Biggest Jump in Six Years
Consumer confidence rose in May in the biggest gain in six years, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
May 26, 2009OPEC Expected to Keep Production Levels Steady
Oil prices held near $61 a barrel Tuesday in advance of this week’s OPEC meeting, at which cartel ministers were expected to keep production levels steady, Bloomberg reported.
May 26, 2009Opinion: Use Pixels Not Paper
With the transportation industry challenged by extraordinary economic conditions, executives are devoting much time and effort to dealing with factors beyond their direct control, such as escalating fuel, vehicle and equipment costs. I believe they are leaving money on the table by not streamlining back-office processes that can offset these often-unforeseen external costs.
May 26, 2009Letters: Transportation Needs, Heavy Trucks, Raise Fuel Taxes
With respect to the senators, when planning the needs for surface transportation, what practical experience do they or anyone reporting to them have in transportation?
May 25, 2009The Price of Safety
Some 10,000 enforcement officers plan to mix a little fiscal accountability with their safety inspections during next week’s Roadcheck campaign, and we hope that is not a bad idea.
May 25, 2009Firms May Turn to Congress for Pension Funding Help
NEW YORK — Trucking fleets saddled with potential multibillion-dollar liability for underfunded union pension plans will look to Congress for a legislative remedy this year, company officials and experts said.
May 25, 2009Fleet Execs See Likely Delay of New Truck Buying in 2010
NEW YORK — Trucking executives said the uncertainty about new engine technology required to meet federal emissions standards next year would likely keep them from buying many trucks during 2010.
May 25, 2009CVSA, Police Officers Prep for Roadcheck
For 72 continuous hours covering June 2-4, law enforcement officers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico will conduct commercial vehicle inspections in the annual Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
May 25, 2009Mack, UAW Reach Tentative Labor Contract
Mack Trucks said it has reached a new tentative labor agreement with the United Auto Workers after more than 19 months of talks, which would cover about 1,700 employees at seven facilities in three states.
May 25, 2009YRC’s Performance Improving as Firm Cuts Costs, Zollars Says
NEW YORK — YRC Worldwide Inc. has received relief from lenders who waived an earnings target for the second quarter, and company head William Zollars said the less-than-truckload carrier’s performance is improving because of several cost-cutting moves, including potential pension-payment relief from the Teamsters union.
May 25, 2009