AUSTIN, Texas — Jim Mullen, chief counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, indicated that the bulk of the more than 5,000 online comments the agency received regarding potential changes to hours-of-service rules supported tweaking the regulations to increase flexibility.
October 28, 2018GovernmentBusinessSafety
FMCSA’s Ray Martinez Indicates Concern Over California’s Meal, Rest Break Rule
AUSTIN, Texas — As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prepares to evaluate comments related to California’s meal-and-rest-break requirements, its administrator expressed concern over the state’s rules, which differ from federal regulations.
October 28, 2018GovernmentBusiness
FMCSA Approves Vision Requirement Exemptions for 88 Drivers
Eighty-eight drivers with vision impairments in one eye will be allowed to operate commercial trucks across state lines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Oct 25.
October 26, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Business-Spending Slowdown Casts Shadow on Solid GDP Report
Consumers drove the U.S. economy to better-than-expected growth in the third quarter, but a steep slowdown in business spending raised concerns about whether the strength in the expansion is sustainable.
October 26, 2018GovernmentBusiness
GDP Grows 3.5% on Consumer Spending
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.5% pace in the third quarter as consumers opened their wallets, businesses restocked inventories and governments boosted spending, marking the strongest back-to-back quarters of growth since 2014.
October 26, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Trade Gap Widens in September; Business Equipment Orders Down Again
The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened to a record in September while orders for business equipment declined for a second month, adding to signs that an escalating tariff war is starting to constrain economic growth.
October 25, 2018GovernmentBusinessSafety
New Jersey’s Sen. Robert Menendez, Bob Hugin Disagree on Infrastructure Funding
This November, if New Jersey voters elect Republican political novice Bob Hugin to the U.S. Senate, President Donald Trump’s chances of advancing an infrastructure funding agenda through Congress next year could improve.
October 25, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTop 50Top 100
UPS, Seattle to Launch eBike Downtown Delivery Program
UPS Inc. and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Oct. 25 the parcel delivery company will begin a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion downtown and addressing air quality concerns. Delivery drivers will use electric pedal-assist cargo bicycles with a customized modular trailer attached to the back of the bike.
October 25, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Hair Testing Provisions Enacted as Part of Opioid Measure
President Donald Trump on Oct. 24 signed into law legislation aimed at tackling opioid abuse.
October 25, 2018GovernmentBusinessTop 100
Top For-Hire Carriers Contribute to Freight Congressional Leaders in Midterms
UPS Inc. and FedEx Corp., the top two for-hire carriers in North America, have contributed to the re-election efforts of freight transportation leaders from both parties in Congress, according to a review of public records.
October 25, 2018