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.
TCA Leaders Plan Active Role In Shaping Industry Policies
LAS VEGAS — Leaders of the Truckload Carriers Association said they will take a more active role in shaping trucking’s policy in the coming year and emphasize the need to provide drivers a safer work environment and wage stability.
March 19, 2007E&MU: Could Gasoline Overtake Diesel as Power of Choice?
Trucking, Safety Officers’ Group Join Forces Against Coalition Over Criticism of FMCSA
The Waggoners Settles Suit Involving Software Usage
March Consumer Sentiment Index Declines
U.S. consumer confidence fell this month following fuel price increases and a hitch in the stock market, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
March 16, 2007February Consumer Price Index Rises 0.4%
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in February, the Labor Department said Friday.
March 16, 2007Editorial: A Fuel-Price Gusher
A funny thing happened just as some fleets were discussing reducing their fuel surcharges: Prices went flying again. Since Jan. 26, after five straight weekly increases, the average retail price of diesel is $2.626 a gallon, and climbing.
March 16, 2007February Producer Price Index Gains 1.3%
The producer price index rose 1.3% in February, while the “core” rate rose by just 0.4%, the Labor Department reported Friday.
March 15, 2007New York State Manufacturing Index Declines in March
Manufacturing growth in New York state fell off sharply this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Thursday.
March 15, 2007House Passes Card Check for Union Representation
The House of Representatives approved a bill that would make it easier for labor unions to organize employees, but President Bush said he would veto the measure if it passed the Senate.
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