Transportation Compliance News
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.
N.Y. Factory Index Expands at Fastest Rate in a Year
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded at the fastest rate in a year in April, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Friday.
April 15, 2011Consumer Price Index Increases 0.5%
The consumer price index gained 0.5% in March, the Labor Department said Friday.
April 15, 2011Transportation Services Show Upswing, Fed ‘Beige Book’ Report Says
The U.S. economy showed improvement from mid-February through early April, and reports from transportation services firms were mostly positive, the Federal Reserve said.
April 14, 2011ATA Chairman Testifies on Hazmat Regs
American Trucking Associations Chairman Barbara Windsor told a House panel Wednesday that changes are needed to regulations governing hazardous materials shipments in order to improve efficiency and relieve unnecessary regulatory burdens.
April 12, 2011Ambassador Bridge Truck Traffic Crossings Slip 1.4% in March
Truck traffic crossing the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, slipped 1.4% in March from a year ago, the company that runs the bridge said Tuesday.
April 12, 2011Senators Propose Drug-Testing Database
Sens. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced a bill last week that would establish a database of drug testing information for truck and bus drivers.
April 12, 2011Texas May Boost Some Highway Speed Limits to 85-mph
The Texas House has given final approval to a bill that could raise the speed limit on some highways to 85 mph, the Associated Press reported.
April 12, 2011ATA’s Hoemann Receives CVTA Safety Award
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association presented its Highway Safety Hall of Fame Award to Warren Hoemann, senior vice president of industry affairs at American Trucking Associations.
April 12, 2011Prudent Caution
While the U.S. economy continues to look better and better in many ways, there are some pretty powerful reasons for truckers to remain cautious, or at least watchful in the coming months.
April 11, 2011Economists Lift GDP Projections as Factory Activity Picks Up
Fueled by stronger manufacturing and demand for freight, the U.S. economy will grow at least at a 3.2% annual pace in 2011, and truck tonnage will rise 5%, according to several recent reports.
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