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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.

Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment

ATRI, FMCSA to Host Safety Webinar

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Transportation Research Institute will co-host a trucking industry Webinar on Wednesday, July 25, on onboard collision warning systems.

July 16, 2007
Business, Government

New York Manufacturing Index Jumps in July

Manufacturing growth in New York rose this month at the fastest rate in a year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.

July 16, 2007
Business, Government

Gasoline Prices Climb 6 Cents, Lundberg Says

Gasoline prices rose about 6 cents in the last three weeks, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.

July 16, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

FMCSA's Hill Backs Truck-Only Lanes

The nations chief trucking safety official endorsed the concept of exclusive highway lanes for trucking, saying that segregating commercial traffic from passenger vehicles would dramatically reduce the number of truck-related fatalities.

July 16, 2007
Business, Government

N.Y.C. Congestion-Fee Plan May Be Voted on Monday

New York Citys plan to charge congestion fees on cars and trucks in central Manhattan may come for a vote Monday when state legislators convene in Albany, the state capital, the Associated Press reported.

July 16, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Some Fleets Pleased With 07 Engines

Truckers who have purchased heavy-duty tractors with 2007 engines say the vehicles have run as well, if not better, than previous engines in terms of fuel, performance, reliability and maintenance.

July 16, 2007
Business, Government

E-Commerce Changes Nature of Retail Goods Distribution

The advent of point-and-click online shopping has pushed warehouses into the business of consumer direct sales, and e-commerce has rendered the typical warehousing model virtually ineffectual.

July 16, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

ATA Moves to New Headquarters

After nearly 23 years in its Alexandria, Va., headquarters, American Trucking Associations relocated last week to a new building in Arlington, Va.

July 16, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Diesel Rises 2瞽 to $2.849

The national average price of retail diesel and gasoline both increased last week, the Department of Energy reported, at the same time it was projecting the fuels will continue to climb for the remainder of the summer.

July 16, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Opinion: Fix the Hazmat Endorsement Process Now

The road to the Patriot Act in late 2001 was paved with good intentions. However, like any road built without adequate planning, this one has developed some major potholes.

July 16, 2007