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.
Nearly 1,000 Vendors Display New and Updated Equipment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Despite the drop in attendance and the number of exhibitors at the Mid-America Trucking Show, the aisles of the Kentucky Exposition Center鈥檚 three main halls 鈥 containing the products of nearly 1,000 vendors 鈥 included an astounding array of new products and updated equipment.
March 31, 2009Delphi to Sell Brake, Suspension Unit to Chinese Firm
Delphi Corp. has agreed to its global suspension and brake business to Chinese firm BeijingWest Industries Co., Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
March 31, 2009Vanguard Parent to Market U.S. Trailer, Create National Master Dealer Network
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 China International Marine Containers introduced the first trailer it is marketing in the United States under its own name, a refrigerated unit it said contains a proprietary insulation system that will eliminate the 3% to 7% in condensation weight that typical reefers build up in a year.
March 31, 2009Consumer Confidence Rises in March
<?xml:namespace prefix = o />Consumer confidence rose in March but remained near a record low, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
March 31, 2009CTA Backs Border Plan for Shared Responsibility with Third Parties
The Canadian Trucking Alliance told a government panel Monday it supports an amendment to the country鈥檚 Customs Act that would take some responsibility for shipments entering Canada from carriers and put it on other parties in the supply chain.
March 31, 2009More Snow Closes Highways in Plains States
The second major snowstorm in a week hit the Northern Plains with more than a foot of snow Monday, closing hundreds of miles of major highways and causing major collisions, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
March 31, 2009Chrysler, Fiat Set Partnership
In a matter of hours following a demand by the Obama administration, Chrysler LLC said Monday it has agreement to form a 鈥済lobal alliance鈥 with Italian auto maker Fiat, news services reported.
March 30, 2009Opinion: Technology Aids Fleet, Dealer Service Relations
For as long as there has been a trucking industry, fleet equipment and maintenance executives have complained that dealer service operations bills are too high and fail to provide accurate and timely estimates and vehicle repairs.
March 30, 2009EPA Proposes Strict Ship Emissions Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency has asked that an emissions control area be created along the United States鈥 coastline to reduce what officials say are harmful emissions from ships.
March 30, 2009Reefer-Unit Manufacturers Roll Out New Hybrid Models
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 The two largest North American manufacturers of trailer refrigerated units each introduced updated product lines with an emphasis on hybrid power at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.
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