Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune said he would support House Republicans if they proceed with legislation that would fund transportation programs for three years, if that meant not passing a short-term highway-funding fix next month.
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Americans' Outlook for US Economy Declines to Four-Month Low
Americans’ expectations for the economy sank to a four-month low in September as households fretted about financial markets and a global economic slowdown.
September 17, 2015ELD Final Rule Delayed Another Month, FMCSA Says
The long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices has been delayed another month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Sept. 16.
September 16, 2015Moving Association to Press Congress on CSA Reform, HOS
American Moving and Storage Association members will call on Congress to reform trucking regulations they say impact the industry.Ìý
September 16, 2015Stakeholders Again Urge Congress to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill
The major transportation industry stakeholders are once again urging Congress to advance a six-year highway bill before funding authority for infrastructure programs expires at the end of October.
September 15, 2015CEOs Press Congress, Obama White House to ‘Do Everything They Can to Promote Predictability’
An economic outlook released by the Business Roundtable on Sept. 15 found that CEOs are cautious about the economy’s near-term prospects. Also, those top executives are scaling back business plans for capital investment over the next six months.
September 15, 2015DOT Awards NYC $20 Million for Connected-Vehicle Programs
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Sept. 14 announced that New York City would receive up to $20 million to advance connected-vehicle and related infrastructure concepts.
September 14, 20153.4 Million Truckers Honored as Truck Driver Appreciation Week Continues
The country’s 3.4 million truck drivers are being honored with National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which began Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 19.
September 17, 2015Ontario Court Upholds Speed-Limiter Mandate
The Ontario Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to the Canadian province’s rule requiring speed limiters on trucks, while U.S. regulators said their speed-limiter proposal will be stalled beyond its projected Sept. 21 release.
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September 14, 2015Canadian Truckers Leery Of Copying US Plan on GHG
The head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance said he hopes the nation will develop a greenhouse-gas rule that reflects unique operations there and is not simply a clone of the U.S. proposal that is expected to be finalized next year.
September 14, 2015