Jill DunnBusinessGAO says transportation ID card program needs more workThe Transportation Worker Identification Card Program is floundering after millions of investment over more than a decade, a congressional committee stated last week. The program was created in 2002 with the intent to give all personnel requiring access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act-protected facilities tamper-resistant credentials for entrance to the MTSA ports […]May 14, 2013BusinessCross-border trucking pilot program heads back to courtThough a federal court ruled just three weeks ago in favor of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its cross-border trucking pilot program with Mexico, the same court heard separate oral arguments May 6.May 8, 2013BusinessNew House freight panel to examine modernizing freight transportationThe House transportation committee’s newest panel will examine freight transportation through October, with its first hearing April 24. Panel Chairman Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. said the “Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation” will evaluate the state of freight transportation and how improving it can strengthen the economy. “In the past, the conversation about freight […]April 17, 2013BusinessSupreme Court hears ATA case against LA portThe U.S. Supreme Court heard April 16 the American Trucking Associations’ case that federal law preempts the Port of Los Angeles trucking requirements. ATA maintains the port’s demand that trucking companies regularly serving the port sign concessionaire agreements is a violation of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act. The 1994 act prohibits state and local […]April 16, 2013BusinessState lawmakers focus on fuel taxes for highway fundingState lawmakers in the northeast continue to eye fuel taxes as they attempt to find sufficient revenue to fund transportation projects. New Hampshire House members recently approved a measure that would increase state fuel tax by 12 cents per gallon. The hike would be implemented over a six-year period for diesel and three years for […]April 15, 2013BusinessC.R. England challenges court judgement ordering $1.3 million to OOIDAAfter a federal court ruled in an 11-year-long class-action lawsuit that C.R. England owes members of the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association $1.3 million, the Salt Lake City-based carrier is challenging the judgement, continuing the ongoing case between the two parties. The case is set to see minor action April 22 — the deadline set by […]April 11, 2013BusinessIdaho adopts 129,000-pound truck weight limitOn July 1, Idaho will permanently adopt a pilot project allowing 129,000 pound trucks on some roads and will consider permitting these trucks on additional roadways. This month, Gov. Butch Otter signed a measure that will continue allowing trucks weighing up to 129,000 on 35 Southern Idaho roads. The state transportation department concluded the higher […]April 8, 2013BusinessCongressional transportation leaders want hours-of-service rule delayedCongressional transportation leaders have sent a letter to FMCSA requesting it postpone implementing the hours-of-service rule until after the ongoing lawsuit between ATA and the FMCSA has been resolved. On March 15, the American Trucking Associations presented oral arguments against the Federal Motor Carrier’s rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of […]March 25, 2013BusinessCongress considering letting states raise truck weight limitsFor the fifth consecutive year, Congress is considering legislation to allow states to increase truck weights on Interstates to 97,000 pounds.March 1, 2013BusinessUnited Registration System establishment on the horizonThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is nearing establishment of a new Unified Registration System for identifying carriers, brokers and freight forwarders. The agency sent the proposed URS final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget Feb. 16. The FMCSA has estimated the office will complete review in 90 days, but the […]February 25, 2013Previous PagePage 29 of 32Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
