The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sent its proposal for a new hours-of-service rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review Monday, meeting the first of its court-appointed deadlines for issuing the rule.
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NAFTA Surface Trade Rises in May
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 39.5% in May, the largest increase since records began, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
July 29, 2010ATRI Updates Idling Regulation Guide
The American Transportation Research Institute has updated its online guide of state and local anti-idling regulations, the group said Thursday.
July 29, 2010Opinion: Shippers Face a Carriers’ Market
The exodus of drivers during the economic downturn is creating a driver shortage as the economy begins to recover. Add to this escalating costs for carriers complying with new federal regulations for tractors, trailers and communications and you have a recipe for reduced capacity and higher prices.
July 28, 2010Oil Falls Near $77 as Supply Jumps
Oil prices fell near $77 Wednesday after a report showed that crude supplies jumped last week, the Associated Press reported.
July 28, 2010LaHood Announces National Summit on Distracted Driving
The second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.
July 28, 2010Fed ‘Beige Book’ Shows Increased Transport Activity
Freight transportation activity increased in June and July, with volume gains in several regions, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
July 28, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in July to 5-Month Low
Consumer confidence declined this month to its lowest level in five months, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
July 27, 2010Kansas City Southern’s 2Q Profit Improves
Kansas City Southern said it earned $34.6 million, or 34 cents a share, in its second quarter, compared with $6.5 million, or 7 cents, the previous year.
July 27, 2010New Georgia Law Protects Truckers on Liability
As of this month, under a new Georgia law carriers in that state can no longer be forced to accept unwarranted insurance liability in order to get a special permit.
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