LAS VEGAS ā American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves told trucking executives here that even after surviving a tough 2009, truckingās future could hold more challenges given the changes being faced by both the industry and the country as a whole.
October 7, 2009Transportation 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 whatās happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
ATRI Names Steve Williams Chairman
The American Transportation Research Institute has named Steve Williams, president of flatbed carrier Maverick USA, its new chairman.
October 8, 2009Transportation Officials Cancel Plans for Trans-Texas Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation has pulled the last plug on the Trans-Texas Corridor, Gov. Rick Perry's embattled plan to build a toll-road network across the state.
October 8, 2009Wholesale Inventories Fall for Record 12th Month
Wholesale inventories fell in August for the 12th consecutive month, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
October 8, 2009Express-1 Acquires Freight Forwarder LRG
Express-1 Expedited Solutions said that it has acquired LRG International, an international freight forwarder specializing in ocean and air freight.
October 8, 2009ProLogis Warehouse Report Shows Declines in Activity
Vacancy rates have increased while utilization and new construction of distribution facilities have fallen in the past year, according to a Sept. 21 report on industrial property trends by warehouse operator ProLogis.
October 7, 2009Outlook Uncertain on Highway, Climate-Change Bills
LAS VEGAS ā With the attention of Congress and the Obama administration focused elsewhere, several political observers said the prospects for major actions like the highway bill and climate change legislation passing this year could be dim.
October 6, 2009DHS Extends Statesā REAL ID Deadline
The Department of °®¶¹“«Ć½land Security has given states an additional six weeks to request an extension to implement toughened driversā licenses and identification card security standards mandated by the REAL ID Act of 2005.
October 6, 2009Opinion: Itās the Message That Matters
As someone who spent many years campaigning with a political āRā after his name, you might think what Iām about to say seems a little strange: There is a lot to like about President Obama.
October 6, 2009Ohio Turnpike Adds E-ZPass, Offers Truck Discounts
The Ohio Turnpike has joined the E-ZPass toll collection system. Until Oct. 1, when the turnpike opened its new E-ZPass lanes, the roadway had no electronic tolling system and only accepted cash payments.
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