A freight railroad trade group said it has asked the Department of Transportation to tighten federal regulations on rail tank cars for hauling flammable liquids.
November 14, 2013Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
AAR Asks PHMSA to Tighten Tank Car Rules
U.S. Postal Service to Increase Rates 2.4% in 2014
The U.S. Postal Service said it plans to increase overall prices 2.4% in 2014.
November 14, 20133Q Productivity rises 1.9%
U.S. workers’ productivity rose at a 1.9% annual rate in the third quarter, the Labor Department reported.
November 14, 2013Panel Recommends Including Logistics Companies in SmartWay
SmartWay should be expanded to include the other freight modes besides trucking and should recruit members among the logistics companies that steer work to drayage haulers at ports, said a special advisory panel to the Environmental Protection Agency.
November 13, 2013FMCSA Considers Mexican Carrier for Cross-Border Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Administration is considering certification of the 15th carrier under the cross-border pilot program that allows Mexican trucking companies to run longhaul trips in the United States.
November 12, 2013Feds Seek Rule Changes to Help Military Veterans Become Truck Drivers
Federal truck safety officials said they plan to revise regulations in an effort to help veterans and military personnel more easily become civilian truck drivers.
November 12, 2013Arkansas Best Net Income More Than Doubles
Arkansas Best Corp. more than doubled third-quarter earnings to $14 million, or 52 cents per share, sparked by improved results at both the ABF Freight System less-than-truckload unit and other services.
November 12, 2013Letters: Size, Weight in Texas, Stormy Weather, Pilot, Double Brokering
Dear Motor Carriers and Shippers: Â In an effort to keep you informed of state legislative changes in Texas that could potentially affect your business, I am sending you this letter as a courtesy.
November 11, 2013Opinion: Healthy Youth = Healthy Workforce
The Presidential Youth Fitness Program announced by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition during a recent function in Washington, D.C., provides a model for fitness education that includes the use of a health-related fitness assessment and educational and motivational tools that support educators and encourage students to adopt an active lifestyle.
November 11, 2013Navistar, Paccar Continuing Efforts to Achieve 2014 GHG Certification
Navistar Inc. and Paccar Inc. said they are still in the process of earning final certifications for their 2014 truck and engine lineups in order to comply with the federal greenhouse-gas standards that take effect Jan. 1.
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