Gains in consumer spending and business investment helped the U.S. economy rebound more than forecast in the second quarter following a slump in the prior three months that was smaller than previously estimated.
July 30, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Senate Passes Amended Highway Bill, Sends Back to House
The Senate on July 29 easily voted to send the House a nearly $8 billion bill that would fund federal highway programs through December, a move meant to force lawmakers to agree on a long-term funding plan for transportation construction projects nationwide.
July 29, 2014GovernmentBusiness
FMCSA Chief Anne Ferro Defends Agency’s HOS Rule
Outgoing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Anne Ferro defended her agency’s regulations limiting the amount of time drivers are allowed to work, during what probably was her last appearance before Congress as the agency’s chief.
July 29, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Senate Takes On Highway Trust Fund Bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the chamber will consider on July 29 a House-passed bill that would shore up the Highway Trust Fund for 10 months, as well as several proposed changes to the bill.
July 29, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Wyden: House Trust Fund Fix ‘Goes Too Far’ on Pension Smoothing
The chairman of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee on July 28 criticized the primary source of funding for a House bill that would shore up the Highway Trust Fund, a day before the Senate is expected to vote on the legislation.
July 28, 2014Government
FMCSA's Anne Ferro Stepping Down in August
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Anne Ferro will step down from her post next month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced July 25.
July 28, 2014Government
Full Text of Anne Ferro's Letter to FMCSA Colleagues
Here is the full text of FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro's e-mail to her colleagues on July 25, announcing her resignation.
July 28, 2014BusinessGovernmentSafetyAutonomous
Coolants Require Check-Ups to Maximize Engine Life
Although some fleets and truck makers are turning to extended-life coolants because they are said to lower engine heat and maintenance costs, they still require regular checkups just as conventional coolants do, suppliers said.
July 28, 2014BusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
Truck Border Crossings Rise to 10.8 Million in 2013
Commercial truck crossings into the United States from Mexico and Canada increased 1.1% to 10.8 million in 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
July 25, 2014Government
FMCSA, OSHA to Work Together on Coercion Claims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening coordination between the agencies in investigating truck driver safety, coercion and retaliation complaints against motor carriers.
July 24, 2014