Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Legislation Would Allow Hair Testing Alone for Required Truck-Driver Drug Tests
A senator and a representative聽 from Arkansas have introduced bills that would allow trucking companies to use hair samples to conduct the required pre-employment drug tests on driver applicants.
October 31, 2013Canadian Carriers Report Mixed Earnings
Three Canadian trucking companies reported financial results from the third quarter, with two firms having higher profits than a year ago and one posting lower earnings.
October 31, 2013Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 as California Clears Backlog
Jobless claims declined by 10,000 for the week ended Oct. 26 as backlogs in California cleared after a switch in computer systems, Bloomberg News reported.
October 31, 2013Consumer Price Index Rises in September
The consumer price index rose 0.2% in September, the Labor Department said Oct. 30.
October 30, 2013Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on HOS Rule
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said the House will hold a hearing in November on the latest federal hours-of-service rule for truck drivers.
October 30, 2013Canada Delays eManifest Mandate for Border Crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency has announced that its e-manifest requirements for highway and rail carriers will not be mandatory this fall, because of what the agency called 鈥渢imelines associated with regulatory processes.鈥
October 29, 2013Feds Defend 鈥楥onflict Mineral鈥 Disclosure Rule in Court
The Securities and Exchange Commission took 鈥渘umerous steps鈥 to lessen the burdens imposed by a rule requiring that public companies search out and shed their supply chains of 鈥渃onflict minerals,鈥 according to an appeals court brief filed by SEC attorneys.
October 29, 2013House Panel Seeks Dedicated Freight Infrastructure Funding
A special House panel on freight has suggested that Congress develop recommendations for how to create a dedicated fund for freight infrastructure projects before the current surface transportation authorization law expires in September 2014.
October 29, 2013FMCSA Formally Exempts Shorthaul, Munitions Drivers from Rest-Breaks Requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally amended its 2011 hours of service rule to exempt shorthaul and munitions drivers from taking a 30-minute rest break after eight hours of driving.
October 29, 2013Consumer Confidence Drops to Six-Month Low; Business Inventories Rise
Consumer confidence declined in October to the lowest level in six months, the New York-based Conference Board said Oct. 29.
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