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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.
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New home sales declined 11% in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
December 23, 2009Consumer Confidence Rises in December
U.S. consumer confidence improved in December for the first time in three months, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
December 23, 2009Personal Spending Rises in November
Consumer personal spending and personal incomes both rose in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
December 23, 2009ATA to Seek Summary Judgment in Clean Trucks Lawsuit
Attorneys for American Trucking Associations said that on Jan. 11 they will ask a federal judge to forego a trial in their clean trucks lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles and instead issue a summary judgment in the trade association’s favor.
December 22, 2009IANA Container Registry Starts Up
The Intermodal Association of North America’s Web-based equipment registry, designed to simplify compliance with new container safety rules, has begun operations, the group said.
December 22, 2009Third-Quarter GDP Revised Downward to 2.2% from 2.8%
The U.S. economy expanded at a lower rate than previously reported in the third quarter, growing at a 2.2% annual rate versus the 2.8% reported last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
December 22, 2009TTNews.com Closed Monday
Due to the weekend snow storm in the Mid-Atlantic, Transport Topics Online will be closed on Monday, Dec. 21. Please check back later this week for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
December 21, 2009Recession, White House Made for Year of Challenges
Trucking fleets focused on survival in 2009 as freight haulers battled a widespread economic downturn and confronted the prospect of significant new safety and environmental regulations from the Obama administration.
December 21, 2009States Face Budget Crunch as UCR Fees Still Up in Air
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has yet to announce the final fees for its Unified Carrier Registration Agreement, leaving states in financial limbo and some wondering if the program should be scrapped.
December 21, 2009Biodiesel Producers Could Halt Operations if $1 a Gallon Tax Credit Is Not Extended
Biodiesel producers are threatening to shut down their operations if the Senate does not approve a bill that would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit due to expire on Dec. 31.
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