The Association of American Railroads has announced that a new president will take the reins at the start of next year.
September 19, 2018Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Senate鈥檚 Turn to Vote on Water Infrastructure Package
The U.S. Senate is expected to take up as early as this month House-passed legislation that would authorize projects designed to improve infrastructure at ports, harbors and waterways, as well as boost flood protection programs.
September 19, 2018Senate Passes Bill Requiring HHS to Explain Delays in Hair-Testing Guidelines
The Senate has passed legislation with a provision that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide an explanation for a 21-month delay in issuing mandatory federal hair testing guidelines for safety-sensitive transportation employees such as truck drivers.
September 18, 2018EU Investigates German Carmakers for Possible Collusion
BRUSSELS 鈥 European Union regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into whether automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems.
September 18, 2018Savannah Port Extends Volume Growth
If there is one word that describes Georgia ports in 2018 it is 鈥済rowth,鈥 with another record-breaking month in the books.
September 18, 2018Tesla Is Target of Criminal Investigation
Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the Justice Department over public statements made by the company and CEO Elon Musk, according to two people familiar with the matter. The criminal probe is running alongside a previously reported civil inquiry by securities regulators.
September 18, 2018PennDOT Pilot Reaches More Small Businesses
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a new state Department of Transportation pilot program geared toward small businesses.
September 18, 2018FedEx Downplays US-China Trade Spat鈥檚 Impact on Its Business
DALLAS 鈥 Shortly before the Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs against Chinese goods, FedEx Corp. leaders tried to assure investors Sept. 17 that a widening trade war will have little direct effect on the company.
September 18, 2018Trucking, Logistics Firms Assess Florence-Related Relief Needs
In response to Florence, which has claimed at least 32 lives, trucking companies and logistics groups are fielding requests for supplies and mapping out routes to deliver aid.
September 18, 2018FMCSA Drops Exemption Process for Insulin-Treated Diabetic Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that will allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable diabetes are qualified to drive, eliminating a requirement that the drivers seek an exemption from the agency before being allowed to get behind the wheel.
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