Transportation 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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Housing Starts Drop 1.1%
Housing starts fell 1.1% in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
August 16, 2012Consumer Price Index Unchanged in July
The consumer price index was unchanged in July, for a second month, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
August 15, 2012Mass. Becomes 35th State to Pass Legislation Protecting Truckers
Massachusetts has become the 35th state to enact legislation to protect carriers from having to sign shipping contracts that require them to assume all liability, regardless of whether an accident is their fault.
August 14, 2012Cuomo Stokes Angers Questioning Commuter Tolls but Not Truck Tolls
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has notified the New York State Thruway Authority that he believes the proposed toll rates for cars on the new Tappan Zee Bridge are too high but said nothing about the proposed 45% toll increase for truckers Nov. 1 on the Thruway.
August 14, 2012CSA Doesnt Accurately Reflect Safety, Fleets Tell FMCSA in New Comments
Several trucking fleets said that the governments safety scoring methodology does not accurately assess safety performance.
August 14, 2012Producer Price Index Rises 0.3%
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose in July, reflecting an increase in automobile, cigarette and pharmaceutical costs, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
August 14, 2012Retail Sales Rise 0.8% in July
Retail sales increased 0.8% in July, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
August 14, 2012Ritchie Bros. Reports Higher 2Q Profit On Strong Pricing for Used Equipment
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. said it posted second-quarter income of $31.3 million.
August 13, 2012Private Fleets Seek Cost Cuts With Focus on Drivers, Routing
Managers of the nations largest shipper-owned truck fleets are taking steps to counter the rising cost of fuel and equipment by more closely monitoring drivers and using new data collection techniques to make better routing decisions and improve compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
August 13, 2012Ferro Declares CSA a Success, Citing 5% Dip in Fatal Crashes
BOCA RATON, Fla. The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program a success because fatalities in truck- and bus-related crashes fell nearly 5% in 2011.
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