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New HOS Rule May Shorten Driving Time, Extend Rest Period, TCA Chairman Says
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The new federal hours-of-service rule due to be unveiled shortly is likely to trim one hour of maximum driving time, and extend the rest period necessary to initiate a new workweek, according to the chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association.
September 20, 2010
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
FMCSA Amends EOBR Rule, Eases Technical Requirements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week said it will not require the next generation of electronic onboard recorders to use a different type of computer connection than current models, or to operate in temperature extremes beyond the capability of existing systems.
September 20, 2010Consumer Confidence Drops in September
Consumer confidence declined this month, according to the latest Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
September 17, 2010Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3%
The consumer price index rose by 0.3% for a second straight month in August, the Labor Department said Friday.
September 17, 2010Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Shrinks
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region showed contraction for the second consecutive month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
September 16, 2010Producer Price Index Rises for Second Straight Month
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose for the second consecutive month in August, the Labor Department said Thursday.
September 16, 2010New York Manufacturing Index Expansion Slows
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded in September at the lowest rate in more than a year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday.
September 15, 2010Groups Pushing for Larger Trucks to Merge
Two groups pushing for liberalization of federal truck size and weight limits - the Coalition for Transportation Productivity and Americans for Safe and Efficient Transportation announced Monday that they will merge into one, larger organization.
September 14, 2010NJ Lawmakers May Raise Fines for Cell Phone Use
The fine for texting or talking on a cell phone could become as high as $500 in New Jersey under a bill approved Monday by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
September 14, 2010Virginia May Privatize for Road Funding, Building
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) is proceeding with privatization plans in two transportation areas, funding the system and building a new toll road.
September 14, 2010