Freight delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey have caused damaging consequences to cargo flow at the East Coasts largest port complex, a retailers group wrote in letter to the port.
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Texas Trucking Group Visits Capitol to Educate Delegation on Industry
WASHINGTON Texas Trucking Association members blitzed Capitol Hill, visiting 36 House offices and two on the Senate side in a single day in an effort to educate lawmakers on critical industry issues.
February 24, 2014US to Tighten Fuel Rules
President Obama last week said he would seek an additional set of carbon-dioxide emissions and fuel-economy improvements for heavy- and medium-duty trucks that would go beyond standards that take effect this year and in 2017.
February 24, 2014House Panel to Hold Freight, Highway Bill Events
The House highways and transit subcommittee will hold a public hearing and a roundtable discussion to examine freight needs and the transportation authorization bill Congress is scheduled to write this year.
February 21, 2014Foxx Says Fuel Tax Increase Is Not Needed
WASHINGTON Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the Obama administration still believes there is a better way to raise the money needed to upgrade the nations highway infrastructure than to raise the federal fuel tax.
February 20, 2014FMCSA Formally Issues Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally issued a proposal that would establish a national database of truck drivers who have failed or refused to take drug and alcohol tests.
February 20, 2014Consumer Prices Rise in January
Consumer prices increased in January, the Labor Department reported Feb. 20.
February 20, 2014ATA, Road Safe America Urge Quick Action on Truck Speed Limiters
American Trucking Associations and Road Safe America last week sent a letter reminding federal regulators of the need to proceed quickly in developing a proposed rule to require speed limiters on existing and new trucks.
February 20, 2014Port of Virginia Launches Motor Carrier Task Force
The Port of Virginia has announced the formation of a motor carrier task force to suggest solutions to delays at the ports state-controlled marine terminals that affect the ability of truck drivers to efficiently move cargo.
February 20, 2014Canada Moves Toward Mandatory eManifest for Truckers
The Canada Border Services Agency moved closer last week to implementation of its mandatory eManifest reporting requirements for truckers hauling goods into that country.
February 19, 2014