Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 0.1% in September from the same month last year, the first decrease since November 2009, the Department of Transportation reported.
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Rahall to Keep No. 2 Rank on Transport Panel
Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), was selected by the House Democratic Caucus last week to continue to serve as the ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee when the new Congress convenes in January.
December 7, 2012
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Communication Is Key to Getting Trucks Fixed After Roadside Breakdowns, Repairers Say
When trouble strikes and a truck is disabled, establishing clear lines of communication between the driver, the driver’s dispatcher and the technician handling the problem are paramount to ensuring that the vehicle gets back on the road quickly and at minimal cost, according to the managers of several roadside-repair networks.
December 10, 2012Bill Calls for Hair Testing for Drug Use; DOT Warns Marijuana Remains Illegal
A House bill introduced Wednesday would create a pilot program to test truck drivers’ hair strands for evidence of illegal drug use.
December 6, 2012FMCSA Seeks Help in Crafting Entry-Level Training Requirements for Drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked its advisory committee Monday to help it work through various issues it has encountered in crafting minimum training requirements for entry-level commercial drivers, including classroom and on-the-road instruction.
December 4, 2012Alabama Railroad Tax Case Back in Court
A federal tax lawsuit that could change the way states tax the trucking industry is wending its way through the federal court system for a second time.
December 4, 2012Mack Truck Used to Deliver Christmas Tree to U.S. Capitol Lawn From Colorado Forest
The Christmas tree that will sit on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol arrived in Washington last week, towed by a Mack truck.
December 3, 2012Economy Expanded Slowly, Fed’s 'Beige Book' Reports
The U.S. economy expanded at a measured pace in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said.
November 29, 2012AASHTO Chooses Wright as Director
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials chose new leaders, including an executive director, during its annual convention last week in Pittsburgh.
November 26, 2012ATRI Seeks Truckers’ Input on N.C. I-95 Tolls Proposal
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking input from carriers and drivers that travel North Carolina’s portion of Interstate 95 in connection with a study on how best to pay for improvements along the critical East Coast freight artery.
November 20, 2012