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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.

Government, Business, Safety

More States Ban Texting While Driving

Vermont is poised to become the 26th state to ban texting while driving, following closely behind Wisconsin and Michigan.

May 11, 2010
Government, Business

Study: States Lack Tools to Justify Transportation Spending

Only 13 states have performance goals and reviews in place to help taxpayers determine if transportation spending promotes such things as safety, mobility, and jobs and commerce, according to a new study being released Wednesday.

May 11, 2010
Letters to the Editor, Government

Letters: Everyday Trucking, The Next Buggy Whip

This is not a question, just a comment: Transport Topics, I want to thank you for always keeping us in the trucking industry informed. However, I dont know if Im jealous or just sick of hearing just how good or bad one company or another is doing financially; if I want a financial report, Ill call my broker.

May 10, 2010
Editorial, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Trucks Move America

As youve heard it said many times, Without Trucks, America Stops. And its still true. Unfortunately, the trucking industrys primary advocate has had to formally remind the Department of Transportation of this salient fact.

May 10, 2010
Business, Government, Logistics

ATA, Los Angeles Port to File Final Briefs after Heated Clean Trucks Trial Concludes

After facing off in federal court in Los Angeles last month, attorneys for American Trucking Associations and the Port of Los Angeles are expected to file their final post-trial briefs this week in the contentious court dispute over parts of the ports clean trucks program.

May 10, 2010
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

ATA Asks FMCSA to Change Portions of Final EOBR Rule

American Trucking Associations, along with several key industry groups and manufacturers, asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to change its final rule on electronic onboard recorders, saying the technical specifications laid out by the regulation were not achievable.

May 10, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Opinion: Shippers Should Put Safety First

A shipper may hire a truck for any of a variety of reasons: Perhaps there is a long distance to cover or the load requires more space than available in the trunk of a car.

May 7, 2010
Business, Government

Oil Falls Below $80

Oil dropped $2.77 Wednesday to close the day at a seven-week low on concerns about Greeces financial crisis and the U.S. crude inventory, Bloomberg said.

May 5, 2010
Government, Business

FMCSA Issues HOS Waiver for Oil Spill Cleanup

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a waiver from its hours-of-service rules for trucks hauling supplies being used in the cleanup of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

May 4, 2010
Government, Business

Connecticut Close to Enacting Snow-Removal Law for Drivers

A proposal that would allow police to fine drivers of cars and trucks $75 for failing to remove snow and ice from their vehicles has overwhelmingly passed the Connecticut House.

May 4, 2010