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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.

Government, Business, Logistics

Kansas City Southern’s 2Q Profit Improves

Kansas City Southern’s second-quarter earnings rose to $120 million, or $1.09 a share, from $71 million, or 64 cents, a year ago.

July 17, 2012
Business, Government

Consumer Price Index Unchanged in June

The consumer price index was unchanged in June following a 0.3% drop in May, the biggest decline since December 2008, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

July 17, 2012
Government, Business

OOIDA Sues FMCSA Over Driver Database

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said Monday it has filed suit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding FMCSA’s pre-employment screening program and appeal process.

July 17, 2012
Business, Government

New York Manufacturing Index Rises

Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded in July, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.

July 16, 2012
Government

FMCSA Shuts Down Alabama ‘Chameleon’ Carrier

Federal officials ordered an Alabama-based carrier shut down, saying it is an “imminent hazard to the public,” and a “reincarnation” of a carrier that was shut down in May.

July 16, 2012
Business, Government

Business Inventories Rise in May

Business inventories rose 0.3% in May, the Commerce Department said Monday.

July 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor, Government

Letters: CSA Scores Revisited

I am writing you in response to the letter titled “High CSA Scores” and printed in your June 11 issue (p. 6).

July 16, 2012
Business, Government

Obama Signs Highway Law That Draws Cautious Praise

President Obama signed a new transportation reauthorization law on July 6 that drew measured praise from truckers, shippers, road builders and others who said they were relieved a new law was enacted, even if it does not address long-term funding for the nation’s highway system.

July 16, 2012
Government

Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level This Year

Consumer confidence dropped in July to the lowest level this year, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

July 13, 2012
Government

Bomb Threat Closes Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

The Detroit-Windsor tunnel connecting the U.S. and Canada was scheduled to reopen late Thursday after being closed for about four hours due to a bomb threat, news services reported.

July 12, 2012