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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.
Diesel Slips for Second Week; Gasoline Average Tops $4 a Gallon
The U.S. diesel average inched downward for the second consecutive week, dipping 1.5 cents to $4.692 a gallon, while gasoline topped the $4 mark for the first time ever, the Department of Energy reported.
June 16, 2008Volkswagen Gets EU Approval to Buy Scania
Volkswagen AG has gained antitrust approval from European regulators to buy a controlling stake in Swedish truck and bus maker Scania AB, Bloomberg reported Friday.
June 13, 2008DP World Becomes Partner in C-TPAT
DP World Ltd., the world鈥檚 fourth-biggest port operator, has been certified as a partner in the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism initiative, Bloomberg reported.
June 13, 2008DP World Becomes Partner in C-TPAT
DP World Ltd., the world鈥檚 fourth-biggest port operator, has been certified as a partner in the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism initiative, Bloomberg reported.
June 13, 2008CPI Rises 0.2% in May
The consumer price index rose 0.6% in may, the Labor Department said Friday.
June 13, 2008Consumer Confidence Falls to 28-Year Low
U.S. consumer confidence fell to a 28-year low this month, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
June 13, 2008Retail Sales Jump 1% in May
Retail sales jumped 1% in May, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
June 12, 2008TWIC Contractor Under Fire for Leaving Callers on Hold
The call center run by the contractor responsible for overseeing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program has delayed additional enrollments by leaving workers on hold for more than 20 minutes on average, the chairman of the House Committee on 91视频land Security said.
June 11, 2008Fed Cites Economic Weakness, Trucking鈥檚 Concerns Over Fuel Prices
U.S. economic activity remained generally weak in late April and May, and some trucking companies reported having difficulty passing on high fuel costs to their customers, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
June 11, 2008Midwest Floods Damage Roads, Bridges
Heavy rains led to severe flooding in several Midwest states this week, taking out some major roads and rail bridges and causing millions of dollars in damages, news services reported.
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