Two environmental groups have filed suit against the Port of Long Beach, Calif., over its decision to settle a federal lawsuit challenging its authority to regulate trucking at the port, the Associated Press reported.
January 5, 2010BusinessSafetyGovernment
ISM Services Index Improves
The U.S. economy’s service sector improved, showing modest expansion last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
January 6, 2010BusinessGovernment
CSA 2010 Test Results Raise Some Concerns
Testing of CSA 2010, a new safety protocol, is under way in nine states. The results have generated some praise but also have raised some hackles among carriers and trucking industry association executives.
January 5, 2010GovernmentBusiness
New I-95 Crossing Linking Pa, N.J. Will Be Toll Bridge
The new bridge carrying Interstate 95 over the Delaware River will replace the existing toll-free span north of Philadelphia and Trenton, N.J.
January 5, 2010BusinessGovernment
Factory Orders Improve for Seventh Time in Eight Months
November factory orders rose 1.1%, marking the seventh gain in eight months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
January 5, 2010BusinessGovernmentSafety
FMCSA Sets ‘Listening Sessions’ for HOS Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Monday it will hold four “listening sessions” this month in various locations around the country to gather information and public comment on truck driver house of service rules.
January 4, 2010BusinessSafetyGovernment
ISM Manufacturing Index Expands for Fifth Month
An index of U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in December for the fifth straight month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
January 4, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Construction Spending Falls 0.6% in November
Construction spending fell 0.6% in November, the Commerce Department said Monday.
January 4, 2010GovernmentBusinessSafety
DOT Sends EOBR Rule to White House for Final Review
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent its final rule governing the use of electronic onboard recorders to the White House for review.
January 4, 2010BusinessGovernmentSafety
Trucking Companies Focus on Educating Drivers to Meet CSA Requirements
Even before the first stage of the new federal Comprehensive Safety Analysis begins next summer, some freight companies are stepping up efforts to educate drivers and management about the new ratings and are taking steps to reduce the risk of violations.
January 4, 2010