PHOENIX — Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) told American Trucking Associations members that there likely would be movement on a short-term extension of the highway bill in Congress’ upcoming lame-duck session, with a major push to complete a bill early next year.
October 18, 2010Government, Business
Oberstar Urges One-Year Extension of Highway Legislation
The outgoing chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has urged Congress to approve a one-year extension of current highway legislation so the new Congress that convenes in January will have time to “come to agreement on a funding mechanism for a six-year bill.â€
November 19, 2010Business
ATA Seeks Financial Support for Capitol Hill Office
PHOENIX — To pay down some of the debt incurred to build its new Capitol Hill office complex, American Trucking Associations is offering members the chance to purchase commemorative pavers on the building’s rooftop patio.
October 25, 2010Government
Economy, Regulations Top Trucking Industry’s Concerns, ATRI Says
PHOENIX — The economy and government regulations are the two most pressing issues facing the trucking industry, according to a survey of executives conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 18, 2010Government, Business
Chamber of Commerce Releases Transportation Performance Index
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new transportation index Thursday that showed a multiyear decline in U.S. infrastructure.
September 23, 2010Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
FMCSA Eyeing Broader EOBR Mandate
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is eyeing a much broader mandate than originally thought as part of its upcoming expanded electronic onboard recorder proposal, according to several officials who spoke with Transport Topics.
August 31, 2010Business
FedEx Wins Court Ruling in Employee Classification Case
A federal judge in Indiana ruled that drivers at FedEx Corp.’s ground delivery unit in Kansas are contractors and not employees, handing the package company a victory in its ongoing litigation with drivers from across the country about employees’ classification.
August 24, 2010Business
Mexico to Expand Tariffs in Unresolved Cross-Border Trucking Dispute with U.S.
The Mexican government plans to expand its list of U.S. goods targeted for higher tariffs, as part of its retaliation for the U.S. government’s refusal to reopen the border to long-haul cross-border trucking.
August 17, 2010Government
CVSA Names Steve Keppler Executive Director
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance on Tuesday named Steve Keppler its executive director.
August 3, 2010Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
LaHood Rules Out Fuel Tax Increase
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood rejected raising fuel taxes to pay for highway improvements and said that, despite pessimism about the prospects for a long-term highway bill, the administration was focused on completing a bill this year.
July 27, 2010