The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Thursday that two trucking companies ā one Mexican, the other from the United States ā have been selected to initiate the two nationās cross-border demonstration project.
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FMCSA Submits Court-Ordered Guidelines for Driver Training
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent its court-ordered revision of new-driver training guidelines to the White House Office of Management and Budget, and trucking industry and safety officials said they hoped the agency would publish the new rule before the end of the year.
September 5, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Ā
Letters to the Editor: Hours of Service (Contād.)
On the front page of the July 30 issue of Transport Topics, there was an article titled, āNHTSA Revises ā06 Deaths Down to Lowest Total Since 2002.ā On the same front page, there was another article titled, āCourt Rejects HOS Rule.ā Does anyone in the government read their own reports?
September 5, 2007Opinion: HOSā Safety Benefits Hang in the Balance
A court decision vacating two aspects of the regulations that determine the work hours of professional truck drivers could erase a rule that contributed to a 4.7% decline in large-truck-related crash deaths in 2006 ā unless cooler heads prevail.
September 5, 2007Feds Propose Rail Brake Rule
Federal rail regulators are backing a technological change that will enable trains to stop more quickly while permitting them to travel longer distances between required brake tests, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
September 5, 2007Ryder to Manage China Operations for Italian Firm
An Italian manufacturer chose Ryder System to manage its supply chain operations in China, Ryder said late Tuesday.
September 5, 2007Fed āBeige Bookā Notes Some Trucking Industry Softening
Manufacturing expanded in most U.S. regions in August, though the trucking industry saw some weaknesses related to pricing and a declining housing market, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
September 5, 2007Tweaking Specifications on Truck Engines Can Raise Fuel Economy, Study Finds
Fleets can save fuel ā possibly by as much as 5% ā by āoverspecāingā engines, according to PHH FirstFleet, an asset, financial and technology management company for fleets.
September 4, 2007Construction Spending Declines in July
Construction spending fell in July by the most since January, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
September 4, 2007ISM Factory Index Drops for August
The Institute for Supply Managementās manufacturing index declined last month, ISM said Tuesday.
September 4, 2007FMCSA Opens Border to Mexican Trucks
