Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has asked the Transportation Department鈥檚 inspector general for an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 investigative practices.
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Australian Trucking Association CEO Sees Similarities With U.S. Regulations
The head of the Australian Trucking Associations said he sees similarities in U.S. rules and that he saw 鈥渟ome innovative designs鈥 in trailers at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show.
April 7, 2014Work Zone Awareness Week Targets Dangers of Speeding
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and this year鈥檚 theme is highlighting the dangers and consequences of speeding through construction and work zones.
April 7, 2014Lytx Sponsors ATA Show Trucks
Lytx Inc. is the newest sponsor of the American Trucking Associations show trucks that travel the country promoting safety and the trucking industry.
April 3, 2014Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing
By now, you鈥檙e well aware of President Obama鈥檚 announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next 鈥 i.e., the post-2018 鈥 round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.
April 7, 2014FMCSA Shuts Down Illinois Carrier
Federal transportation safety regulators ordered an Illinois trucking company to cease its commercial operations after an investigation found drivers were on the road for long stretches of time that posed an 鈥渋mminent hazard to public safety.鈥
April 3, 2014Trucking Exec Tells Congress Hazmat Changes Needed
Trucking executive William Downey told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on April 2 that changes are needed to improve the safety and security of hazardous material shipments.
April 3, 2014Manufacturing Index Rises in March
The Institute for Supply Management鈥檚 index increased to 53.7 in March from 53.2 a month earlier, the Tempe, Ariz.-based group reported April 1. Readings above 50 indicate growth.
April 1, 2014Opinion: Mobile Is Critical for ELDs
After much anticipation, on March 13 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released its proposal that interstate truck drivers be required to use electronic logging devices.
March 24, 2014Jobless Claims Held Last Week Near Four-Month Low
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits held last week near the lowest level in almost four months, a sign the labor market continues to strengthen.
March 20, 2014