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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
DHS Says Security Won’t Lessen When Trucks Enter From Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — The Transportation Department’s pilot project allowing a limited number of Mexican carriers to access U.S. highways would not diminish security at the border, Michael Jackson, deputy secretary of 91ÊÓƵland Security, said at a Feb. 23 press conference.
March 7, 2007Sen. Murray Sets Hearing on Border Plan
WASHINGTON — Advocacy groups and congressional leaders, citing safety concerns, questioned the Department of Transportation’s decision to allow Mexican trucks into the United States, and a key senator said she would hold a hearing on the issue.
March 7, 2007Idaho Eyes Fees on Out-of-State Truckers
Two Idaho state senators want to raise an additional $57 million per year — largely from out-of-state truckers — to build and repair state roads, the Associated Press reported.
March 6, 2007UPS Teams with Commerce Dept. to Promote U.S. Exports
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday a new initiative with UPS Inc. to boost exports from U.S.-based small- and medium-sized enterprises.
March 6, 2007Diesel Jumps 7.5 Cents to $2.626; Gas Soars 12.2 Cents
The average national price of diesel fuel jumped 7.5 cents to $2.626 a gallon, while gasoline soared 12.2 cents from last week to $2.505, the Department of Energy said Monday.
March 6, 2007Factory Orders Plunge 5.6% in Biggest Decline in Six Years
Factory orders plunged 5.6% in January, the biggest drop in six years, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
March 6, 2007Fourth-Quarter Productivity Rises 1.6%
Fourth-quarter U.S. worker productivity rose 1.6%, matching the level for the full year but lower than originally estimated, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
March 6, 2007Contrans’ Fourth-Quarter Income Rises
Canadian firm Contrans Income Fund reported it earned C$7.8 million or 34 cents a unit, compared with C$6.3 million or 33 cents a year earlier.
March 6, 2007Frozen Food Express’ Fourth-Quarter Income Declines
Refrigerated truckload carrier Frozen Food Express Industries said Tuesday its fourth-quarter income fell to $3.4 million or 24 cents a share, from $6.4 million or 34 cents a year earlier.
March 6, 2007ISM Service Index Declines in February
The U.S. economy’s service sector growth declined in February, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
March 5, 2007