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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.
Maritime Commission Approves ATA Intermodal Settlement
The Federal Maritime Commission has approved a settlement negotiated between American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference and an FMC-regulated ocean carrier, ATA said Thursday.
February 22, 2007Morgan Stanley to Buy 80% Interest in Montreal Port
Morgan Stanley said Thursday it plans to acquire an 80% interest in the Port of Montreal, the third-largest container port in North America.
February 22, 2007Universal Truckload Services’ 4Q, Full-Year Income Improves
Universal Truckload Services earned $5.3 million or 33 cents a share in the fourth quarter, up from $4.7 million or 29 cents a year earlier.
February 22, 2007House Panel Criticizes DOT for Pushing Privatization
WASHINGTON — Leading members of the House Subcommittee on Transit and Highways from both parties sharply criticized the Department of Transportation’s recent push toward privatization and public-private partnerships.
February 22, 2007Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.1% in January
An index of leading economic indicators rose for a second straight month in January, climbing 0.1%, the New York-based Conference Board reported Wednesday.
February 21, 2007Diesel Rises for Third Straight Week, Climbing 1.5 Cents to $2.491
The average national retail price of diesel fuel rose 1.5 cents to $2.491 a gallon, the Energy Department reported Tuesday.
February 21, 2007ATA’s Graves Criticizes Privatization Trend on CNBC
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves criticized the growing trend of privatization of toll roads on CNBC’s “Street Signs” program Tuesday.
February 21, 2007Consumer Price Index Gains 0.2% in January
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January following December’s 0.4% rise, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
February 21, 2007Security & Safety Briefs — Feb. 15 - Feb. 21
Idaho Bill to Raise Truck Speeds to 70 MPH Fails • Railroad Administration to Set HOS Rules • ATA Backs Medical Certificate/CDL Merger • Driver Passport Teams With CSSG
February 21, 2007ATA Official Says Responses Prepared to Pending HOS Rulings
ARLINGTON, Va. — With a pair of lawsuits challenging federal driver work rules still pending, American Trucking Associations officials have begun preparing responses to the rulings.
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