The Obama administration has released an outline of what the resumption of a cross-border trucking program with Mexico would look like, in an effort to stem the ongoing dispute that has led to Mexico putting tariffs on some U.S. goods.
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HOS Proposal Raises Ire on All Sides of Issue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposed hours-of-service rule, which would impose complex restrictions on commercial drivers’ work schedules, was panned by officials on all sides of the issue.
January 10, 2011Economy, Transport Funding Are Key Themes at TRB’s 90th Annual Meeting in Washington
The global economy and transportation funding challenges will be among the main focus areas during the Transportation Research Board’s 90th annual meeting, scheduled for Jan. 23-27 in Washington, D.C.
January 10, 2011U.S. to Weigh Speed Limiters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will abide by trucking industry requests and formally consider a proposed rule to require manufacturers to install devices to limit heavy trucks to 68 miles per hour, possibly as soon as 2012.
January 10, 2011UPS to Open 4 New Distribution Centers to Meet Demand for Health-Care Services
UPS Inc. on Jan. 4 said it is expanding distribution facilities this year in the United States and three other countries to handle growing global demand for outsourced shipments of health-care products such as medicines and supplies.
January 10, 2011LTL Southeastern Freight Lines Opens Logistics Solutions Division
Less-than-truckload carrier Southeastern Freight Lines, Lexington, S.C., opened a new logistics division Jan. 4 to provide shippers with services in dry van, refrigerated and flatbed truckload, expedited delivery, intermodal drayage, brokerage, air freight and distribution.
January 10, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 14.9%
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 14.9% in October from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said.
January 5, 2011NHTSA to Propose Truck Speed Limiters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will propose requiring speed limiters on heavy trucks at 68 mph after trucking groups asked for the regulation.
January 4, 2011Construction Spending Rises for Third Month
Construction spending rose 0.4% in November, the third straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department reported.
January 4, 2011Court Grants FMCSA Extension on HOS Logbook Rule
A federal appeals court granted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration an extension on its proposal for hours-of-service documents until Jan. 31.
December 30, 2010