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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Calif. Group Files Suit Over Trucking Greenhouse-Gas Rules

A California group representing businesses has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal governments greenhouse emissions regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

November 10, 2011
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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows; Exports Hit Record

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 4% in September as exports climbed to a record high, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

November 10, 2011
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California Truckers Face Jan. 1 Fuel-Efficiency Equipment Deadline

Many large carriers operating in California face a Jan. 1 deadline to have SmartWay-approved fuel efficient aerodynamic technology equipment installed on 15% of their pre-2011 trailer fleet.

November 8, 2011
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So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006

Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.

November 8, 2011
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Senate Kills Obamas $60 Billion Infrastructure Plan

Senate Republicans killed legislation backed by President Obama to spend $60 billion on building and repairing roads and other infrastructure.

November 3, 2011
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ISM Services Index Shows Continued Expansion

An index of the U.S. economys service sector declined slightly in October but still showed expansion, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.

November 3, 2011
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Fed Trims Economic Outlook; Holds Key Interest Rate at Record Low

The Federal Reserve Wednesday trimmed its economic outlook, while holding a key interest rate at the record low rate its been at since December 2008.

November 2, 2011
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Arizona Seeks Federal OK to Toll Stretch of I-15

Arizona has formally asked the federal government for permission to toll its 29-mile section of Interstate 15, but the governor of neighboring Utah and the trucking industry are pushing back against the proposal.

November 1, 2011
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FMCSA Streamlines Registration Process

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a revised proposal to streamline the agencys registration process for motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders and eventually help the agency identify so-called chameleon operators.

November 1, 2011
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Letters: New Volvo Drivetrain, HOS Rules

Im writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the new Volvo drivetrain package: Volvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.

October 31, 2011