DETROIT — Daimler Trucks North America announced it will begin selling an integrated computer tablet for its Freightliner Cascadia tractors in January to combine its data and voice offerings into a single, factory-installed device.
September 18, 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.
Feds Scrap 2007 Truck Driver Training Proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration scrapped its proposed rule on entry-level truck driver training standards Sept. 18, saying it would start over on the mandate.
September 18, 2013FMCSA To Miss Sept. 30 Deadline for HOS Study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will not meet a congressionally mandated Sept. 30 deadline to complete a study of changes made to the 34-hour restart provision of the agency’s hours-of-service rule.
September 18, 2013Housing Starts Rise 0.9% in August
August housing starts increased 0.9%, the Commerce Department said Sept. 18.
September 18, 2013Calif. Lawmakers Approve Low-Emission, Alt-Fuel Truck Incentive Bills
California legislators have approved a pair of bills that would provide funding to help fleets purchase low-emission trucks and encourage the development and use of alternative-fuel trucks.
September 17, 2013Consumer Price Index Grows Slightly in August
The consumer price index rose 0.1% in August, the least in three months, the Labor Department said Sept. 17.
September 17, 2013Report: Trading of Ethanol Credits Has Driven Prices Up
Trading of ethanol credits among banks has caused drastic increase in the prices gasoline refiners pay for the credits, the New York Times said.
September 16, 2013House Committee to Consider Sleep Apnea Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider a bill Sept. 19 that would prevent the federal government from issuing regulatory guidance recommending that truck drivers be screened and treated for sleep apnea.
September 16, 2013FMCSA to Provide Brokers Additional Time To Prove They’ve Increased Bonds to $75,000
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will provide additional time for freight brokers to supply proof they’ve increased their minimum surety bonds to $75,000 from $10,000.
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