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Freight Transportation
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Peoria, IL Plays Important Role in Logistics - 1/12/2009
As explained by guest speakers at the North Central Illinois Logistics Council's November meeting, Peoria is an important...
Freight Mobility Survey to Help Business in Redmond, WA - 1/12/2009
The City of Redmond, WA Transportation Services recently launched a citywide freight and mobility survey to solicit opinions...
New Direct Rail Service from LA to IN Improves Multi-Modal Transportation - 1/12/2009
CSX and Union Pacific began offering direct rail service from Los Angeles to Avon, IN in September 2008,...
Freight Analysis Framework Redesign - 1/12/2009
FHWA is beginning to plan updates and improvements to the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF). A paper on Initial...
FMCSA Issues Rule to Improve the Safety of Equipment Used in the Transportation of Intermodal Containers - 1/12/2009
New rules issued in December will significantly strengthen safety requirements for intermodal container chassis. The new regulations make...
Talking Freight Seminar on January 21, 2009: Surface Freight Transportation Responsibilities: Who Does What? - 1/9/2009
Hear about surface transportation roles and responsibilities of the agencies within the US DOT.
Upcoming Events
02/08/2009 - Retail Industry Leaders Association Logistics 2009
03/16/2009 - 2009 JAXPORT Logistics and Intermodal Conference
05/04/2009 - 2009 TRB Annual Ports, Waterways, Freight, and International Trade Conference