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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, Government, Logistics

Port of Los Angeles to Delay Driver Ban

The Port of Los Angeles said it would delay enforcement of a ban on independent drayage operators despite a federal judge’s ruling upholding the legality of that ban as part of the port’s controversial clean-trucks plan.

September 6, 2010
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

TTNews To Close Monday for Labor Day

Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Sept. 7, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.

September 3, 2010
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

TTNews.com Closed Monday for Labor Day

Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Sept.6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.

September 2, 2010
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Eyeing Broader EOBR Mandate

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is eyeing a much broader mandate than originally thought as part of its upcoming expanded electronic onboard recorder proposal, according to several officials who spoke with Transport Topics.

August 31, 2010
Government, Business

NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 37.6% in June

Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 37.6% in June from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

August 31, 2010
Government, Business, Safety

Carrier Groups Hit New Hazmat Rule

Several trade groups told federal regulators that requiring more detailed information on applications for special permits to haul hazardous materials will not increase hazmat safety and will increase the paperwork burden on applicants.

August 31, 2010
Government, Business

Idaho DOT Appeals Oversized Load Ruling

The Idaho Department of Transportation has appealed a court ruling that revoked special DOT permits granted to ConocoPhillips to transport oversized loads of oil refinery equipment.

August 31, 2010
Government, Business

Consumer Confidence Rises in August

Consumer confidence grew in August from a five-month low in July, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

August 31, 2010
Government

China’s Sinotruk Reports Surge in First-Half Sales, Profit

China’s biggest heavy-duty truck maker, Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd., said its first-half income surged 77% on higher demand for commercial vehicles, Bloomberg reported.

August 30, 2010
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government

Letters: CSA Fallout, Mexican Tariffs

The prediction by some people is that the new CSA rules will take 5% or more over-the-road drivers off our highways. To some folks that may be a good thing.

August 30, 2010