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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.

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ATA, Port of L.A. File Final Court Briefs Over Use of Owner-Operators

American Trucking Associations and the Port of Los Angeles have completed filing written legal arguments over the port鈥檚 attempted ban on independent owner-operators.

February 18, 2011
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Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Seventh Month

An index of leading economic indicators rose in January for the seventh straight monthly increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

February 17, 2011
Government

Consumer Price Index Rises 0.4%

The consumer price index rose 0.4% in January, the Labor Department said Thursday.

February 17, 2011
GovernmentBusiness

Proposed Transportation Plan Falls Short of Infrastructure Needs, ATA Says

The Obama administration鈥檚 budget outline for the Department of Transportation falls short of effectively dealing with the transportation needs of the nation鈥檚 consumers and shippers, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves said Tuesday.

February 15, 2011
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EPA Budget Would Cut Clean Diesel Funding

The Obama administration鈥檚 proposed budget would cut funding for clean-diesel technology grants, Bloomberg reported.

February 15, 2011
Government

Ohio Gov. Backs $3 Billion Turnpike Lease

Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) said he would like to lease the Ohio Turnpike to a private operator for $3 billion in cash.

February 15, 2011
GovernmentBusiness

DOT鈥檚 Proposed $129 Billion Budget Is Part of Six-Year Transportation Plan

President Obama鈥檚 proposed $129 billion Department of Transportation budget is for the first year of a comprehensive six-year transportation plan that will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by rebuilding the nation鈥檚 transportation systems, DOT said Monday.

February 14, 2011
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Obama Delivers $3.7 Trillion Budget to Congress

President Obama unveiled a $3.7 trillion budget Monday that includes funding for a $50 billion 鈥渋nfrastructure bank鈥 aimed at triggering private investment for some projects, Bloomberg reported.

February 14, 2011
Government

U.S., Canada Agree to Coordinate Security at Border to Expedite Freight Shipments

Trucking industry leaders in both Canada and the United States applauded an agreement between the two nations to spend the next two years streamlining and coordinating the plethora of agencies and regulations that govern security and freight movement at their border.

February 14, 2011
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Truckload Carriers Association Opposes EOBR Proposal

The 700-member Truckload Carriers Association plans to oppose a proposed federal mandate requiring the use of electronic onboard recorders because there is no evidence that the technology will improve highway safety, the association鈥檚 president said.

February 14, 2011

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