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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.

GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Ray Martinez Cites Top Industry Priorities if Confirmed for FMCSA Post

Ray Martinez's top priorities would be ensuring proper regulatory balance and smooth integration of self-driving technologies, and expanding partnerships with the private sector if he is confirmed to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

October 20, 2017
Government

I-95 Corridor Coalition, Delaware DOT to Test Mileage-Based Revenue Project With Trucks

The I-95 Corridor Coalition, in a partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation, is leading a pilot program to assess the feasibility of generating mileage-based revenue from trucks.

October 20, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

BMW Raided in Collusion Probe as Daimler Blows Whistle to EU

BMW AG said it was raided by European Union antitrust watchdogs this week as the EU ramped up a probe into the German car industry following reports that carmakers colluded on technology for decades.

October 20, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Universal Logistics Strong 3Q Forecast Dashed

Two weeks after Universal Logistics Holdings offered a bright outlook for its third-quarter earnings report, the company reversed course Oct. 19, telling investors that a jury verdict will knock it back once again.

October 20, 2017
Government

States Can Apply for Interstate Tolling Program Through FHWA

The Federal Highway Administration is taking applications from states interested in collecting tolls at interstate facilities, according to a document published in the Federal Register on Oct. 20.

October 20, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

As NAFTA Talks Stall, Trade Concerns Grow

Talks aimed at renegotiating terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement appear to be stalled over demands from the United States that would, among other things, require a higher percentage of car parts to be sourced in the U.S.

October 19, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Ray Martinez Receives Key Senate Backing for Top FMCSA Post

Ray Martinez, nominated for the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, received a strong endorsement from Sen. John Thune, a key policymaker for the trucking industry.

October 19, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Grants UPS Several ELD Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will grant UPS Inc. temporary exemption from parts of the upcoming electronic logging device mandate, according to a document scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on Oct. 20.

October 19, 2017
GovernmentFuelTCA

California GOP Rallies Around Measure to Repeal New State Gas Tax

Organizers of a campaign to qualify a ballot measure that would repeal the state鈥檚 gas tax and new vehicle fees unveiled their growing coalition Oct. 18 at the state Republican Party headquarters, where GOP gubernatorial candidate John Cox said he will make a 鈥渟ubstantial鈥 donation to the effort.

October 19, 2017

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