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Feb 8, 2016

Trans-Pacific Partnership Signed on February 4th by All Participating Countries

With more than five years of negotiations now behind them, representatives from all twelve (12) signed the Trans-Pacific… Read more 

Feb 3, 2016

Canada takes a small, indefinite step closer to TPP adoption

Canada's recently elected liberal government is taking its first steps toward approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Jan 22, 2016

HOS rules to remain suspended

The U.S. truck driver hours-of-service rules implemented in 2013 and suspended in 2015 will remain on-hold, an Federal… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

CBP Announces Change in Operational Hours for the Raymond, Montana, Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reducing the operational hours for the Raymond, Montana Port of Entry… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Fee to Charge Late Fee, with Interest

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced effective January 25, 2016, they will begin applying late payment and interest… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

FSIS Announces New Fee Rates Effective February 7, 2016

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that effective February 7, 2016 new rates will apply when… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

FCC Confirms Form 740 Remains a Requirement until July 1, 2016

The U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology has issued a Public Notice to address… Read more 

Jan 7, 2016

OOIDA continues legal push against electronic logging devices

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is continuing its fight against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)… Read more 

Jan 7, 2016

Congress makes move on port productivity

Congress passed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, the nation's first long-term highway bill nearly 10 years and… Read more 

Nov 18, 2015

The foggy future of the TPP

President Barack Obama's Asian pivot may run into problems rooted in politics.