Hands Off HOS Rule, Truckers Say
Truckers don’t want the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to change the 11-hour daily driving rule, reports TheTrucker.com, citing the results of its unscientific poll. Drivers who responded…
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DOT and FCC Battle Distracted Driving
In a joint effort to combat distracted driving, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said Wednesday that the two agencies will look at technologies…
No commentsRecovery Beginning, October Class 8 Orders Up, Reports Forecast Company
The worst may be over, but any significant growth out of the current recession isn’t likely until next year, reported transportation industry forecasters FTR Associates on Monday. The…
No commentsBuffet Buys Railway Giant – Will Trucking’s Rival Pull Ahead?
While companies continue to struggle in the nation’s economic downturn, billionaire investor Warren Buffet may see brighter days ahead for the freight industry. But is the increasing interest…
No commentsThree Minutes or Less: Chicago Slashes Engine Idling Times
Chicago joins the list of cities to severely cut diesel-engine idling times. City council members recently passed an ordinance that slashes the idling time from ten minutes, permitted…
No commentsCSA 2010 Listening Sessions Planned for December
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will hold two online public listening sessions in December to discuss the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) initiative. The 90-minute…
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