Trucking companies no longer will be required to file quarterly financial reports to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency announced in the Federal Register.
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Year in Review: Senate OKs Foxx as Transportation Secretary
The biggest change in transportation at the federal level this year came when Anthony Foxx took over as secretary of transportation in July.
December 23, 2013Truck Emissions Much Lower Than Required, Study Says
Emissions of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter from heavy-duty engines produced since 2010 are “substantially lower than required by regulations,” according to a new study.
December 20, 2013Leading Indicator Index Rises in November
An index of leading economic indicators increased 0.8% in November after a 0.1% rise in October, the New York-based Conference Board said Dec. 19.
December 19, 2013Researchers Outline Plans for Federal Truck Size and Weight Study
The federal government’s truck size-and-weight study began taking shape last week as researchers outlined how they plan to assess whether larger trucks affect highway safety, pavement wear and modal shifts.
December 19, 2013Feds to Launch Study on HOS Sleeper Berth Flexibility, FMCSA Says
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it is planning to do a field study on split rest times for those who drive sleeper berths.
December 18, 2013Fed to Cut Back Bond-Buying
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors voted Dec. 18 to reduce its bond-buying in the first major step to taper the quantitative easing it has conducted to prop up the U.S. economy during the recession.
December 18, 2013N.Y. Trucking, Union Advocates Push Cuomo to Sign Contractor Bill by Dec. 31 Deadline
The New York State Motor Truck Association and the Teamsters have sent a joint letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) urging him to sign a private contractor bill supported by the truckers and labor.
December 17, 2013FMCSA Extends Comment Time for CSA Website Changes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended by 15 days the deadline for public comment on its proposed enhancements to the display information on the agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program website.
December 17, 2013Senate Confirms Johnson to Lead ýland Security Department
The Senate on Dec. 16 confirmed Jeh Johnson to lead the Department of ýland Security, clearing the way for him to become the fourth homeland security secretary.
December 17, 2013