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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, Safety, Government

DOT Releases $140 Million for Transport Projects

The Department of Transportation said it has released about $140 million in federal aid this week to assist 249 transportation improvement projects around the country.

June 24, 2009
Business, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Ryder Earns 3PL Cross-Border Security Certification

Ryder System said it has been certified as a third-party logistics provider in the Custom-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, an initiative that seeks to promote supply chain security and reduce border vulnerabilities.

June 24, 2009
Business, Government

New °®¶¹´«Ã½ Sales Fall 0.6%

New home sales fell 0.6% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

June 24, 2009
Business, Government, Safety

Opinion: Factoring: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

At one time or another, every business finds itself undercapitalized. Unfortunately, in these tough economic times, qualifying for a line of credit can be extremely difficult. As a result, increasing numbers of transportation companies are looking into factoring, with many of them taking the plunge and selling their accounts receivable to a factor.

June 24, 2009
Business, Government

Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.8%

Durable goods orders rose 1.8% in May, matching April’s increase, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

June 24, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Rises 4.4¢ to $2.616 a Gallon

Diesel fuel’s national average price rose for the seventh straight week, gaining 4.4 cents to $2.616 a gallon, the Energy Department said.

June 23, 2009
Business, Technology, Government, Logistics

3PL Leans on iPhone App to Eliminate Paper Bills

D.W. Morgan, a third-party logistics and supply chain consulting firm, has developed an iPhone application that the company said has helped it eliminate paper bills.

June 23, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

ATRI Updates Idling-Regulations Listing

The American Transportation Research Institute has updated its listing of state and local idling regulations, noting that 41 states and localities now have idling regulations.

June 23, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Clean Energy to Issue Common Stock

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., which operates natural gas fueling stations throughout the United States and Canada, said it plans to issue 6 million shares of its common stock.

June 22, 2009
Business, Safety, Fuel, Government

ATA Seeks Commodities Markets Transparency

American Trucking Associations Monday called on Congress to increase the transparency of commodities futures markets and impose “reasonable aggregate position limits on energy commodities,†in an effort to stem the price spikes and record high prices of last summer.

June 22, 2009