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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.

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NAFTA Surface Trade Fell 23.3% in 2009

Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell by 23.3% in 2009 compared with 2008, the Department of Transportation said.

March 18, 2010
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Leading Economic Indicators Improve

An index of leading economic indicators improved slightly in February, marking the 11th straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

March 18, 2010
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Consumer Price Index Unchanged in February

The consumer price index was unchanged in February, the Labor Department said Thursday.

March 18, 2010
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Opinion: It’s Infrastructure Decision Time

I’ve just returned from my third trip to China in the past five years and continue to be amazed by — and envious of — the high-growth economy there.

March 18, 2010
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Swift Orders 3,100 Trailers From Wabash

Swift Transportation Co. has ordered 3,100 dry van trailers from Wabash National Corp., with deliveries scheduled to be spread over 12 months, the companies said.

March 17, 2010
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OHL Names President of North American Transportation Services Unit

Third-party logistics firm Ozburn-Hessey Logistics said that it has hired Greg Sanders as president of transportation services within its North American unit.

March 17, 2010
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Producer Prices See Biggest Decline Since July

Prices paid to U.S. producers fell 0.6% in February, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

March 17, 2010
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Senate Moves Jobs Bill Forward

Senate Democrats overcame a Republican filibuster of a bill aimed at decreasing unemployment that includes a long extension of the federal highway program.

March 16, 2010
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ATA Pushes for ‘Jason's Law’ for More Truck Parking

American Trucking Associations Tuesday reaffirmed its support for legislation that would provide federal funding for commercial vehicle parking at rest areas.

March 16, 2010
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Transportation Bill Should Have Freight Component, Report Says

Congress should include comprehensive funding policies in the upcoming transportation reauthorization bill both to modernize freight transportation and reduce diesel emissions, an environmental group said in a new report.

March 16, 2010