President Obama plans a government-wide review of federal regulations in an effort to eliminate rules that hinder economic growth, he wrote in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece published Tuesday.
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Analysts, Economists Differ on Outlook for Transportation, U.S. Growth
LAS VEGAS — Two industry analysts differed over whether trucking will tread water this year or improve its financial performance even more than it has, and economists told heavy-duty executives the danger of a double-dip recession is gone.
January 24, 2011
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
CSA to Affect Insurance Rates, but Direction Remains Unclear
What will happen to the cost of insurance for fleets following implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program? The answer: It depends.
January 24, 2011Leading Economic Indicators Jump in December
An index of leading economic indicators increased in December, the six consecutive monthly increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
January 20, 2011Va. Proposes Tax Credit For Shipping by Rail or Barge
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants any company that ships cargo from the port in Norfolk via barge or rail rather than truck to receive a $50 per container state income tax credit.
January 18, 2011ATA Endorses RAIR’s CSA Technology
American Trucking Associations said Tuesday it has endorsed RAIR Technologies’ CSA Solution product to manage carriers’ responsibilities under federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability standards.
January 18, 2011Consumer Price Index Rises 0.1%
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in December, the Labor Department said Friday.
January 14, 2011Garmin Unveils New Trucker GPS Units
Satellite navigation provider Garmin Inc., Olathe, Kan., on Jan. 9 unveiled its latest navigation handheld device for truck drivers.
January 13, 2011U.S. Warehouse Study Finds Wide Range of Operating Costs
U.S. warehouse operating costs last year varied widely, ranging from the most expensive in the San Jose, Calif., area to the lowest price in Sioux Falls, S.D., a new study found.
January 14, 2011TTNews.com Closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day
Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Jan. 18, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
January 14, 2011