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February 2012

As a new year begins, thing heat up in Washington in the House and Senate. The 2 have major differences in their version of the Transportation Bill, most about where to spend the money and what's a priority. For more on the Transportation Bill visit http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/72165.html.

January 2012

If you like Storage Wars, A&E has a new show to be aired Starting January 10th at 10 PM. The show is called Shipping Wars & features transport companies in their daily job duties. If it's anything like many A&E programs is should prove to be entertaining.

In other transport news to start off the 2012, carriers are still awaiting final rules on electronic onboard recorders While many larger transporters are already using them, they are not yet mandatory.

December 2011

Well here we are, the last month of the 2011 year. As always lets take a look back and summarize the year in the transport & shipping industry. Have a great Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year from Haulingdepot.com

2011 Summary:

Secretary of Transportation announces final ban on hand held cell phones and devices for driver of commercial trucks and buses.

Stricter International regulations for cars entering the country

New hours of service implemented for November to transport industry drivers.

November 2011

Its been reported in the Huffington post there are concerns of exploding refrigerated containers used for International shipping. For more on the international container story. more on the story.