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Carol Browner Departing as Obama Energy Adviser

Carol Browner, the Obama administration’s top adviser on energy and climate issues, plans to step down from her position, the Associated Press reported, citing White House officials.

January 25, 2011

Cross-Border Trucking on Clinton’s Agenda in Mexican Talks

Cross-border trucking will be on the agenda of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she holds talks Monday with Mexican officials, Bloomberg reported.

January 24, 2011

Michigan Gov. Supports New Border Bridge

Rick Snyder, Michigan’s newly elected governor, has announced his support for a second bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

January 21, 2011

Obama Calls for Simplification of Rules, Review of Regulations That Hurt Growth

President Obama signed an executive order on Jan. 18 calling for a simplification of regulations and a review of ones that stifle economic growth.

January 24, 2011

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

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, 2011

Leading 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, 2011

Obama to Launch Regulatory Review to Spur Job Growth

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.

January 18, 2011

Va. 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, 2011

ATA 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, 2011