Diesel fuel’s national average price fell 3.9 cents to $2.327 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.
December 30, 2008Transportation 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.
Diesel’s Decline Slows, Falling 3.9¢ to $2.327 a Gallon
Consumer Confidence Drops to Record Low
Consumer confidence fell to a record low in December, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
December 30, 2008Rand McNally Updates Map Software
Rand McNally has introduced additions and updates to its IntelliRoute and MileMaker software.
December 29, 2008Year in Review: California Takes Steps to Curb Emissions
Southern California port officials and state environmental regulators continued pressing their campaign to reduce heavy-truck diesel emissions, approving several controversial measures during 2008 that some truckers said will lead to severe economic hardships.
December 29, 2008IANA Elects New Chairman
The Intermodal Association of North America’s board of directors has elected Greg Stefflre, CEO of Rail Delivery Services, Fontana, Calif., as its chairman for 2009.
December 29, 2008Letters to the Editor: NAFTA Highway, 2010 EPA Mandates, California’s Filters, Training Film, FMCSA Policy
With fuel prices going down, including diesel, truckers are still shutting down and still saying they aren’t making money — proving my own view that the problem is other than fuel prices.
December 29, 2008Cargo Traffic Declines at China's Ports
Cargo traffic at ports in China declined for the first time in at least seven years last month, Bloomberg reported.
December 29, 2008Durable Goods Orders Fall 1% in November
Durable goods orders fell 1% in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
December 29, 2008Personal Spending Declines in November
Consumer personal spending fell 0.6% in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
December 29, 2008Public Citizen Leads New Challenge to HOS Rule
A coalition of advocacy and labor groups last week again challenged the revised driver hours-of-service rule, asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reconsider provisions in the rule that allow truckers to drive 11 hours in a workday and reset their weekly hour limit by taking 34 hours off.
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