Consumer confidence rose in October to a seven-year high as employment opportunities and declining gasoline prices boosted Americans spirits.
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Recap: Election 2014 LiveOnWeb Chat
Congressional reporter Eugene Mulero took your questions about Election 2014 and the races that affect transportation issues. Read a recap of the LiveOnWeb chat.
November 3, 2014FMCSA to Conduct Test on Split-Sleeper Fatigue
ALEXANDRIA, Va. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to conduct a 90-day on-highway pilot program to evaluate whether split sleeper-berth breaks contribute to truck-driver fatigue, a top agency official said last week.
November 3, 2014Diesel Average Drops 2.1瞽 to $3.635
The U.S. diesel average fell 2.1 cents to $3.635 a gallon last week, the lowest price in 3翻 years, the Department of Energy reported.
November 3, 2014Senior Drivers Staying Behind the Wheel
Truckers such as Bill Compton, Tom Camp, Henry Bates and Al Weddle have more in common than their love of the road.
November 3, 2014Senate Control Up for Grabs, GOP Win May Spur Road Bill
With the elections on Nov. 4, the fight for control of the Senate has ramped up significantly; as most pollsters say several key races are too close to call.
November 3, 2014States Ask Voters to Decide on Infrastructure Measures
Transportation advocates are increasingly taking their case for better infrastructure to the public, a strategy magnified in a number of states as voters head to the polls Nov. 4.
November 3, 2014MCSAC Advises on Insurance, Mexican Trucks, CSA Programs
An advisory committee to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered the agency guidelines on how to revise insurance minimums, submitted a final report on the recently concluded Mexican trucks pilot program and heard an update on new rules that FMCSA will propose for its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
October 30, 2014E-Log Device Certification Considered by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 28 issued an information collection request, seeking public comment on its plans to ask electronic logging device manufacturers to register and self-certify that their products meet the agencys technical specifications.
October 30, 2014Economy Grew 3.5% in Third Quarter
The economy in the U.S. expanded more than forecast in the third quarter, capping its strongest six months in more than a decade, as gains in government spending and a shrinking trade deficit made up for a slowdown in household purchases.
October 30, 2014