The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Thursday that two trucking companies one Mexican, the other from the United States have been selected to initiate the two nations cross-border demonstration project.
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Letters to the Editor: Hours of Service (Contd.)
On the front page of the July 30 issue of Transport Topics, there was an article titled, NHTSA Revises 06 Deaths Down to Lowest Total Since 2002. On the same front page, there was another article titled, Court Rejects HOS Rule. Does anyone in the government read their own reports?
September 5, 2007
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Opinion: HOS Safety Benefits Hang in the Balance
A court decision vacating two aspects of the regulations that determine the work hours of professional truck drivers could erase a rule that contributed to a 4.7% decline in large-truck-related crash deaths in 2006 unless cooler heads prevail.
September 5, 2007Feds Propose Rail Brake Rule
Federal rail regulators are backing a technological change that will enable trains to stop more quickly while permitting them to travel longer distances between required brake tests, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
September 5, 2007Ryder to Manage China Operations for Italian Firm
An Italian manufacturer chose Ryder System to manage its supply chain operations in China, Ryder said late Tuesday.
September 5, 2007Fed Beige Book Notes Some Trucking Industry Softening
Manufacturing expanded in most U.S. regions in August, though the trucking industry saw some weaknesses related to pricing and a declining housing market, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
September 5, 2007Tweaking Specifications on Truck Engines Can Raise Fuel Economy, Study Finds
Fleets can save fuel possibly by as much as 5% by overspecing engines, according to PHH FirstFleet, an asset, financial and technology management company for fleets.
September 4, 2007Construction Spending Declines in July
Construction spending fell in July by the most since January, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
September 4, 2007ISM Factory Index Drops for August
The Institute for Supply Managements manufacturing index declined last month, ISM said Tuesday.
September 4, 2007FMCSA Opens Border to Mexican Trucks
States to Begin Collecting Fees Under New System
FMCSA has cleared the way for states to begin collecting registration fees under the new Unified Carrier Registration system, effectively bringing the curtain down on the widely disliked Single State Registration System.
September 3, 2007