The world’s largest economy shrank in the first quarter, just not as much as previously estimated, with the help of a bigger gain in consumer spending.
June 24, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Senate Panel Advances Fiscal ’16 Transportation Bill With ELD, Speed Limiter Requirements
WASHINGTON — A Senate subcommittee easily advanced on June 23 a fiscal 2016 funding bill that would require the Department of Transportation to complete its final rule on electronic logging devices and its proposed rule on speed limiters.
June 23, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senate Advances Trade Promotion Authority Bill
The U.S. Senate approved legislation June 23 that would give President Obama enhanced authority to complete free-trade deals, including a landmark agreement with Pacific nations.
June 23, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senators Unveil 6-Year Transportation Policy Bill
The leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee introduced a six-year transportation policy measure June 23 that would pave the way for improvements along freight corridors and highway infrastructure projects.
June 23, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Radioactive Material Drivers Granted Rest Break Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted the U.S. Department of Energy an exemption allowing its drivers who haul security-sensitive radioactive material to forgo an hours of service 30-minute rest break requirement.
June 23, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senate Confirms Daniel Elliott to Surface Transportation Board Reappointment
The Senate on June 22 easily confirmed the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board.
June 22, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senate Panel to Mark Up 6-Year Highway Bill June 24
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has scheduled a markup on June 24 of legislation that would reauthorize highway programs.
June 22, 2015GovernmentFuel
New GHG Proposal Tightens Truck Emissions, Includes First Trailer Targets
The federal government on June 19 issued its long-awaited proposal to further tighten greenhouse-gas emissions for trucks, improve their fuel economy and regulate trailer efficiency for the first time.
June 22, 2015BusinessGovernment
TT Archives: Labor Issues
While labor issues carried top billing, the May 2, 1949 issue of Transport Topics also featured stories about advertising programs and finance that continue to resonate with today’s trucking industry.
June 22, 2015Government
FMCSA Official Says Agency on Track to Finalize, Propose Many Key Rules
Federal regulators have a busy rulemaking schedule for the remainder of 2015 and into next year as they attempt to complete several significant proposed and final mandates.
June 22, 2015