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Labor Department

Those wishing to comment on the newly proposed worker classification rules will now have some extra time.

Diesel

The rise in diesel prices cooled off this week, with the national average rising just two-tenths of a cent to $5.341.

Research

A newly released survey shows that the cost of fuel is the leading concern among truckers.

Press Release

The National Star Route Mail Contractors Association (NSRMCA) — which represents transportation firms that contract with the Postal Service — has asked the California Air Resource Board (CARB) to revamp its proposed mandate on diesel engines to shield the postal contracting industry from its most harmful effects.

Postal Service

A federal watchdog is in the early stages of auditing how the Postal Service has handled omitted trips over the past two fiscal years.

Research

Interest in natural gas-powered trucks appears to be on the rise, a new survey shows.

Diesel

The price for a gallon of diesel jumped another 11 cents for the week ending Oct. 17.

Research

Thousands of licensed truck drivers have avoided serious consequences for drug use due to failings in the Transportation Department’s drug testing methods, survey findings suggest.

Labor Department

There could soon be a new way to determine whether workers are employees or independent contractors.

Diesel

The national average price of diesel shot back above $5 for the week ending Oct. 10, with an increase of almost 39 cents.