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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
House Leaders May Seek ‘Adjustments’ to Senate’s Jobs, Highway Legislation
The U.S. Senate last week passed legislation that would extend current highway legislation and transfer $20 billion to the Highway Trust Fund, but a key legislator reportedly said the Senate bill would not pass the House of Representatives, which already has approved a broader, more expensive measure.
March 1, 2010FMCSA to Allow UCR Fee Collection
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is set to allow states to collect fees for the Unified Carrier Registration program, despite the fact the agency has yet to finalize what the level and structure of the fees will be for 2010.
March 1, 2010Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Dies in Committee
A proposed 5% biodiesel mandate has died in the Iowa state legislature, the Fort Dodge Messenger reported.
March 1, 2010Cap-and-Trade Opponents Gaining in Senate as EPA Moves on Greenhouse Emissions Rule
While U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson indicated last week that her agency was moving forward with plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, opposition to a Senate cap-and-trade bill seemed to be gaining enough momentum to block its passage.
March 1, 2010Ryder Enters Asian Logistics Partnership
Ryder System said Monday it has signed a joint venture partnership with Cargo Services Far East Limited, an Asia-based logistics provider specializing in export consolidation services.
March 1, 2010Personal Spending Rises
Consumer personal spending rose 0.5 in January, marking the fourth straight increase, the Commerce Department said Monday.
March 1, 2010CSA 2010 Is Coming
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new enforcement plan, Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, seems destined to be a major step forward in how the federal government oversees truck fleets and drivers.
March 1, 2010Letters: A True Leader, CSA 2010 (Cont.’d)
Iowa’s trucking industry lost a dear friend and valued leader this past week. John Ruan was one of the three founders of the Iowa Motor Truck Association.
March 1, 2010New Trailer Orders Up 10%, Led by Spike in Dry Vans
Orders for new trailers rose 10% in January, compared with 2009, ACT Research Co. LLC reported last week, but the increase may not signal the start of a prolonged recovery, an ACT analyst said.
March 1, 2010House Leaders May Seek ‘Adjustments’ to Senate’s Jobs, Highway Legislation
The U.S. Senate last week passed legislation that would extend current highway legislation and transfer $20 billion to the Highway Trust Fund, but a key legislator reportedly said the Senate bill would not pass the House of Representatives, which already has approved a broader, more expensive measure.
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