The U.S. economy improved at a modest to moderate pace in late April and early May, with transportation services and manufacturing showing gains, the Federal Reserve said in a report.
June 5, 2013BusinessSafetyGovernment
Battery Manufacturer Exide Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
Heavy-duty truck and automobile battery manufacturer Exide Technologies filed for bankruptcy after environmental regulators in California shut down one if its lead-recycling plants, Bloomberg News reported Monday.
June 10, 2013EditorialBusinessGovernment
Editorial: Crafting a National Freight Plan
The announcement of the roster of the National Freight Advisory Committee provides a reason to be guardedly optimistic the nation is prepared to make tough decisions regarding our transportation needs.
June 10, 2013BusinessGovernment
3 Trucking Execs to Serve on National Freight Panel
Trucking executives are among the dozens of transportation experts who have been selected to help shape a national vision for freight movement.
June 10, 2013Government
NTSB Urges Small-Truck Safety Features That Match Tractor-Trailer Requirements
The federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents is pushing to have some of the same safety standards required for tractor-trailers established for smaller trucks.
June 10, 2013Government
LaHood Signals Bold Infrastructure Plan Is Forthcoming From President Obama
WASHINGTON Outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said President Obama will soon announce a sweeping infrastructure funding plan.
June 10, 2013Government
Sen. Lautenberg of New Jersey Dies at 89
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a key figure in national transportation policy over the past 30 years, died last week after a lengthy illness. He was 89.
June 10, 2013Government
FMCSA to Propose CSA-Related Changes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration confirmed Friday it will propose changes to the presentation of its safety-rankings system later this year.
June 7, 2013GovernmentBusiness
ATAs Graves Urges Veto of N.J. Classification Bill
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves has written a letter to the governor of New Jersey, urging him to veto a bill that would reclassify most drayage and parcel truck owner-operators as employees.
June 7, 2013Government
Senate Panel Sets Meeting to Consider Foxx Nomination for DOT
A Senate panel may votetoday on the confirmation of Anthony Foxx as transportation secretary, a vote that would send him to the full Senate for its consideration.
June 7, 2013