The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and 44 other associations are urging President Donald Trump not to impose sweeping tariffs in response to China鈥檚 trade practices, warning the action would 鈥渢rigger a chain reaction of negative consequences for the U.S. economy.鈥
March 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.
Container Volume at Maine鈥檚 Largest Port More Than Doubled Over Past Five Years
Shipping containers are piling up on the Portland, Maine, waterfront at a record pace as the state invests millions of dollars into its largest port to encourage the state鈥檚 growing trade links to Europe and the North Atlantic region.
March 19, 2018Supporters and Opponents Clash Over Adding Tolls to Connecticut Highways
In an often-passionate debate, advocates squared off March 14 in Connecticut for more than five hours in the long-running battle for electronic highway tolls that has split the legislature.
March 16, 2018Sen. Cornyn to Offer Keynote Remarks at Ports Conference March 21
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the annual conference of the American Association of Port Authorities on March 21.
March 16, 2018Fleets Rely on In-House, Outside Expertise to Keep Onboard Technology Up and Running
The rapid expansion of onboard technology 鈥 electronic logging devices, telematics systems and in-cab video 鈥 brings with it the challenge of servicing this equipment. Ensuring that repairs are handled quickly is essential to maximizing utilization and staying compliant with the ELD mandate.
March 16, 2018Indiana Airport Mulls Expansion Into International Freight
Could the airport in South Bend, Ind., be transformed into a rail-to-air freight hub for international shipping companies that would create hundreds of jobs?
March 16, 2018Should Self-Driving Cars Be on the Road Before Safety Regs Are in Place? Dianne Feinstein Says 鈥楴o鈥
The senior U.S. senator from the country鈥檚 most tech-savvy state has for months blocked a bill championed by some of California鈥檚 biggest tech companies that would cut regulations and get self-driving cars onto roads sooner 鈥 and she made it clear March 14 she鈥檚 not backing down.
March 16, 2018FMCSA Medical Examiners Registry Remains Offline
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 online registry of certified medical examiners was hacked and more than three months later remains out of service.
March 15, 2018Editorial: A Hard Day鈥檚 Work (Truck)
In fairly short order, truck manufacturers have made a series of announcements about new and updated vocational trucks that soon will be hitting the markets.
March 15, 2018Congress Struggles to Identify Funding for Trump鈥檚 Infrastructure Plan
Congress did not come any closer to resolving key funding questions about President Donald Trump鈥檚 $1.5 trillion infrastructure proposal, even after five Cabinet secretaries testified before a Senate panel on March 14.
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