STB: DC can’t ban hazmat shipments
A Surface Transportation Board panel announced March 14 that the Washington DC city council cannot ban shipments of hazardous materials through the city. ... NITL, CSX challenge DC hazmat permit rule
The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) and CSX Transportation Inc (CSX) are challenging a February ordinance by the District of Columbia Council to require permits for transporting hazmat products within two miles of the Washington Capitol and federal buildings, according to NITL information.... Sunoco names Carriers of the Year
Sunoco Inc, Philadelphia PA, has named its 2004 Tank Truck Carrier of the Year recipients.... NAFTA ground import, export traffic increases in 2004
More than $633 billion worth of goods crossed the border by surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in 2004, according to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).... Drivers want pay hike for route congestion
Truck drivers continue to campaign for a hike in per-mile pay for driving through routes in congested areas, according to a survey by Rand McNally.... FMCSA seeks approval for carrier study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to ask the Office of Management and Budget for approval of data FMCSA has collected on certain elements in a larger, multi-year study of the safety and financial performance of the motor carrier industry.... North American trade efficiency called for
Trade between North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners must become more efficient if North America is to compete with rapid economic growth in countries like China and India, according to David Bradley, Canadian Truck Alliance chief executive officer.... DOT officially creates 2 new agencies
The official creation of two new agencies at the Department of Transportation (DOT) has been announced by Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta. ... Harvison welcomes White House HOS proposal
Cliff Harvison, president of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), said February 19 he approves a move by the Bush Administration to ask for hours-of-service (HOS) legislation to convert present rules into statutory law. ... Driver shortage may shrink slightly in 2005
FTR Associates, Nashville IN, projects that the driver shortage will shrink slightly to just over 100,000 drivers in the second quarter of 2005 with modest hiring activity offset by a slower growth in freight.... NPRA urges transportation fuel supply boost
The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) is urging Congress to enact comprehensive energy legislation that incorporates necessary provisions to increase supplies of transportation fuels.... Lynch named NTTC vice-president
Thomas P Lynch has been named vice-president, general council, for National Tank Truck Carriers Inc (NTTC), effective February 1. ... Harvison: Wetline comment delay too brief
Cliff Harvison, president of the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), said a 60-day comment delay on a federal wetline proposal falls short of the time that the industry requires to thoroughly respond. ... New RITA slated for $39 million funding
The new Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is slated to receive $39 million from the proposed 2006 Department of Transportation (DOT) budget, according to DOT information.... DOT takes issue with DC hazmat proposal
A prohibition of hazardous materials shipments through a portion of Washington DC, as adopted recently by the District of Columbia Council, may violate provisions in the Constitution, according to information from the Department of Transportation (DOT). ... FMCSA to conduct additional HOS analysis
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been required to conduct an additional economical analysis regarding hours-of-service (HOS) rules as it re-examines the 2003 regulation, according to information published in the Federal Register February 4, 2005. ... Washington DC council wants hazmat permit
Carriers would have to obtain a permit from the Washington DC Department of Transportation to transport hazmat products within two miles of the Washington capitol and federal buildings if a new city law goes into effect, according to news reports.... TSA begins hazmat driver fingerprinting
The fingerprinting of drivers seeking hazmat endorsements for their commercial driver licenses began January 31, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). ... FAST/BRASS driver deadline extended
The compliance date has been extended to May 1, 2005, for implementation of the Free And Secure Trade (FAST) Card requirement for BRASS shipment drivers, according to information from the US Customs and Border Protection agency. ... Fingerprint collection sites established
Fingerprint collection sites have been established by a federal contractor for drivers who are seeking hazardous materials endorsements for their commercial driver licenses, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).... OTA asks for shipping fine information
The Ontario (Canada) Trucking Association (OTA) is asking its members for information about recent US fines for violating prior-notice border-crossing requirements. ... DOT sets regulations review
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning a public review April 12 and April 19 in Washington DC of the department's existing regulations and current regulatory agenda.... FAST lane opens at US/Mexico border
The Calexico CA port of entry at the US/Mexico border has opened dedicated lanes for cargo trucks enrolled in the Free And Secure Trade (FAST) program, according to Department of Homeland Security information.... DOT soliciting comments on research, priorities
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting comments by February 15, 2005, on its research activities and priorities, according to the notice published January 26 in the Federal Register. ... Driver recruitment static for 2005
In what most carriers knew, or at least suspected, driver availability will remain a challenge through 2005. ...
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