The U.S. economy continued to expand gradually in July and August, while trucking and logistics services saw steady to moderate growth, the Federal Reserve said聽in its latest聽鈥渂eige book鈥 report on U.S. economic conditions.
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Editorial: Improving CSA
It appears that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is listening to trucking, at least somewhat.
September 3, 2012FMCSA Steps Up Hazmat Compliance as Part of Planned Changes to CSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it is moving ahead with changes to its safety ratings program in December, including stepping up hazardous materials compliance and eliminating a perceived enforcement bias against flatbed carriers.
September 3, 20122Q GDP Rate Revised Up to 1.7%
The U.S. gross domestic product鈥檚 annual growth rate was revised up to 1.7% in the second quarter, from an initially reported 1.5%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
August 29, 2012NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 6.6% in June
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 6.6% in June from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
August 29, 2012Transportation Bill Loaded with Safety Initiatives, FMCSA Says
ALEXANDRIA, Va. 鈥 The highway bill passed earlier this summer directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to complete 29 new rulemakings over the next 27 months, including a requirement for a final electronic logging device rule by October of 2013, agency officials said Monday.
August 28, 2012White House Announces 54.5 MPG Standards for Cars, Light-Duty Trucks by 2025
The White House announced new standards today, to increase fuel efficiency to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by 2025.
August 28, 2012Opinion: Competing in a Difficult Economy
Many carriers, beset by both the weak economy and pricing competition from brokers and third-party logistics providers, are seeking new ways to win, keep and better serve customers. Business lines such as home delivery, warehousing and alternative mail are adding to 鈥 or replacing 鈥 revenues cut by the economy and the competition.
August 27, 2012DOT Launches New Freight Policy Council
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood launched the Freight Policy Council, a group tasked with generating a national freight policy, as called for in the new highway funding law.
August 24, 2012Utah Trucking Assn. Names New Executive Director
The Utah Trucking Association has selected former Utah Department of Transportation official Rick Clasby to be its new executive director.
August 24, 2012