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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, Fuel, Government

Fueling Station Operators Offer Few Details On How They Will Sell Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Most new heavy-duty trucks sold in the United States and Canada, beginning when 2010 models are introduced, will use selective catalytic reduction technology to cut emissions, which will require the addition of a new fluid to work properly. And truck stops throughout the nations are trying to prepare to meet the demand for this new product.

January 26, 2009
Fuel, Business, Government

Diesel Declines 1.8¢ to $2.296

The average retail price of diesel fuel remained relatively stable for a second week, dropping 1.8 cents to $2.296, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

January 26, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

YRC to Use Brand Name for Integrated Network

Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said Friday that it will use its YRC brand name for its combined Yellow Transportation and Roadway network.

January 23, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Senate Confirms DOT, EPA Cabinet Picks

The Senate Thursday confirmed President Obama’s picks to head the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency, the Associated Press reported.

January 23, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Forward Air Issues 4Q Profit Warning

Forward Air Corp. lowered its fourth-quarter earnings guidance, citing “severely worsening economic conditions” in the second half of the quarter.

January 22, 2009
Government

Housing Starts Reach Record Low

New housing starts fell to a record low last month, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

January 22, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Senate Panel Approves LaHood as DOT Secretary

A Senate panel Wednesday approved Ray LaHood to be Secretary of Transportation, passing his nomination by President Obama to the full Senate, the New York Times reported.

January 22, 2009
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

CSX’s Fourth-Quarter Income Slips

CSX Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit fell from a year ago, largely due to a non-transportation-related writedown.

January 21, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Won’t Delay 2010 Engine Rule

A top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official said last week that the agency has “absolutely no intention” of granting the request by truck and engine manufacturer Navistar Inc. for a two-year delay in implementing 2010 federal diesel emission standards for new heavy trucks.

January 19, 2009
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Continued Growth of Multi-mode Transport Spurs Information Technology Systems

The information systems that support intermodal trucking companies are much like the business of intermodalism itself: complex, multi-headed and increasingly important to motor carriers.

January 19, 2009