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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

Maryland Trucking Company Shut Down by FMCSA for HOS, Safety Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared Maryland-based Gunthers Transport an “imminent hazard to public safety” and ordered the carrier to cease operations.

November 17, 2011
Government, Business, Safety

Mica Praises Senate but Cites Concern on Highway Bill Approach

House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) has sent a letter to his counterpart in the Senate congratulating her on the introduction of a surface transportation bill but taking issue with her two-year approach.

November 15, 2011
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB Rejects Tank Carriers’ Request in Wetlines Case

The National Transportation Safety Board has rejected a request to reconsider its findings in a 1997 fatal accident used to justify stricter wetlines rules.

November 15, 2011
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Driver Shortage, Tight Fleet Capacity Fuel Growth of Intermodal Shipping

The truck driver shortage and related fleet capacity constraints are driving strong growth in domestic intermodal hauling as carriers and shippers try to ensure they have freight-moving options in the months ahead, industry experts said.

November 14, 2011
Government

Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Appeal By C.H. Robinson

The Illinois Supreme Court has denied an appeal request from C.H. Robinson Worldwide over a $23.8 million civil verdict against it, following a fatal traffic accident involving a carrier hired by the broker.

November 14, 2011
Business, Fuel, Government

Calif. Group Files Suit Over Trucking Greenhouse-Gas Rules

A California group representing businesses has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government’s greenhouse emissions regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

November 10, 2011
Business, Fuel, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows; Exports Hit Record

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 4% in September as exports climbed to a record high, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

November 10, 2011
Government, Business

California Truckers Face Jan. 1 Fuel-Efficiency Equipment Deadline

Many large carriers operating in California face a Jan. 1 deadline to have SmartWay-approved fuel efficient aerodynamic technology equipment installed on 15% of their pre-2011 trailer fleet.

November 8, 2011
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006

Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.

November 8, 2011
Government, Business

Senate Kills Obama’s $60 Billion Infrastructure Plan

Senate Republicans killed legislation backed by President Obama to spend $60 billion on building and repairing roads and other infrastructure.

November 3, 2011