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Staying Afloat

Anyone who relies too much on the stock market for advice on where the economy is headed these days is bound to get seasick.

September 6, 2010

ATA Asks Appeals Court to Reject Request to Put Hold on HOS Paperwork Lawsuit

American Trucking Associations asked a federal appeals court to reject the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s request to put on hold a lawsuit that would require the agency to publish rules stating what evidence fleets must retain to verify their drivers’ logbooks.

September 6, 2010

Officials Say FMCSA May Seek Broader Mandate for EOBRs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is eyeing an even more expansive mandate for electronic onboard recorders than it indicated earlier this year, sources told Transport Topics.

September 6, 2010

Groups Criticize New Rule on Special Hazmat Permits

Several trade groups told federal regulators that requiring more detailed information on applications for special permits to haul hazardous materials will not increase hazmat safety and will increase the paperwork burden on applicants.

September 6, 2010

Truck Dealers Seek Incentives to Spur Sales During Meeting With Obama Administration

Several trucking industry officials met with the Obama administration Sept. 1 to push for incentives for fleets to buy new equipment, arguing that sales are lagging because of high truck prices caused by federal emissions rules.

September 6, 2010

Port of Los Angeles to Delay Driver Ban

The Port of Los Angeles said it would delay enforcement of a ban on independent drayage operators despite a federal judge’s ruling upholding the legality of that ban as part of the port’s controversial clean-trucks plan.

September 6, 2010

Dealers to Push for 10% Tax Credit for New Trucks

Truck dealers plan to meet with Obama administration officials Wednesday to push for a 10% tax credit for buyers of new trucks and engines.

August 31, 2009

Consumer Confidence Rises in August

Consumer confidence grew in August from a five-month low in July, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

August 31, 2010

Carrier Groups Hit New Hazmat Rule

Several trade groups told federal regulators that requiring more detailed information on applications for special permits to haul hazardous materials will not increase hazmat safety and will increase the paperwork burden on applicants.

August 31, 2010