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

Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Head of Canada Truck Group Backs EOBRs for All Trucks Operating in North America

Electronic onboard recorders should be mandatory for all truckers operating in North America, the president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.

March 22, 2010
Business, Government

Obama Signs Job Legislation With Highway Bill Extension

President Obama on March 18 signed into law an extension of the highway bill through the end of the year as part of a $17.6 billion package of tax incentives and bonding proposals aimed at spurring job creation.

March 22, 2010
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Increases 2¢ to $2.924, Pushing Price to 16-Month High

The U.S. retail diesel price average rose another 2 cents to a 16-month high of $2.924 a gallon last week, the fourth straight increase, the Department of Energy reported.

March 22, 2010
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Head of Canada Truck Group Backs EOBRs for All Trucks Operating in North America

Electronic onboard recorders should be mandatory for all truckers operating in North America, the president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.

March 22, 2010
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

White House Budget Office Approves EOBR Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has moved a step closer to publishing two key trucking regulations — a final rule mandating that some fleets use electronic onboard recorders and a proposal aimed at limiting texting and other distracting activities by drivers.

March 19, 2010
Business, Safety, Government

DHL, American Airlines Partner on TSA Mandates

DHL said that it has partnered with American Airlines Cargo to help pharmaceutical industry shippers prepare for new Transportation Security Administration screening guidelines set for Aug. 1.

March 19, 2010
Business, Government

Obama Signs Jobs Bill Into Law

President Obama signed a jobs bill into law Thursday that will give a $20 billion infusion to highway and transit programs, following the Senate’s approval of the measure in a 68-29 bipartisan vote Wednesday, the Associated Press reported.

March 18, 2010
Government, Business

NAFTA Surface Trade Fell 23.3% in 2009

Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell by 23.3% in 2009 compared with 2008, the Department of Transportation said.

March 18, 2010
Business, Government

Leading Economic Indicators Improve

An index of leading economic indicators improved slightly in February, marking the 11th straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

March 18, 2010
Business, Government

Consumer Price Index Unchanged in February

The consumer price index was unchanged in February, the Labor Department said Thursday.

March 18, 2010