The Department of Transportation said Wednesday its freight transportation services index rose 1.4% in May from a year ago.
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NTSB Issues Cargo Tank Rollover Recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday issued a slate of regulatory recommendations aimed at reducing the number of cargo tank truck rollovers.
July 26, 2011Stronger New-Entrant Requirements Urged for Carriers
Trucking industry, government and safety representatives told a Senate panel that federal regulators could improve motor carrier safety by raising the bar for new carriers entering the industry, among other policy changes.
July 26, 2011Letters: Surety Bonds, Road Safety
I am writing regarding my opposition to the recent bill in Congress to raise broker surety bonds to $100,000 (鈥淏ill Would Mandate Bond of $100,000 for Brokers,鈥 7-4, p. 3).
July 25, 2011Judge Orders Review of Deal Between Long Beach Port, ATA
A U.S. District Court in California reopened the nearly two-year-old arrangement that regulates truck environmental standards at the Port of Long Beach, part of the nation鈥檚 busiest container complex.
July 25, 2011Pa. Commission Endorses $2.7 Billion Transport Plan
A commission appointed by Pennsylvania鈥檚 governor has endorsed a plan to raise $2.7 billion annually for transportation by increasing fees, shifting programs to other departments and other cost savings.
July 19, 2011Consumer Price Index Falls for First Time in a Year
The consumer price index decreased 0.2% in June, the first decline in a year, the Labor Department said Friday.
July 15, 2011Letters: Horse-Moving Bill, 鈥楪ator Back Peels,鈥 More About Brokers
In your article about bill number S. 1281 on July 4, the focus should have been on safe transport, not on banning one specialized form of transportation.
July 18, 2011Diesel Rises 4.9垄 to $3.899 in Biggest Gain Since Mid-April
Diesel鈥檚 national average retail price rose almost a nickel, gaining 4.9 cents to $3.899 a gallon, the biggest increase since mid-April, the Department of Energy said.
July 12, 2011Opening the Border
Congratulations to the U.S. Department of Transportation for finalizing the cross-border trucking program with Mexico.
July 11, 2011