The California Trucking Association will appeal a court decision on the state’s independent contractor law that many in trucking deem unfavorable to the industry, CTA CEO Shawn Yadon said on May 3.
May 4, 2021Transportation 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
US Trade Gap Widened to Record $74.4 Billion in March
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in March as the value of imports surged to a new high.
May 4, 2021Diesel Price Resumes Rise, Increases 1.8¢ to $3.142 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel rose 1.8 cents to $3.142 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 3.
May 3, 2021Nevada DOT Construction Project Involves Large-Truck Restrictions
The Nevada Department of Transportation recently announced commercial truck restrictions on a Lake Tahoe-area highway as the agency undertakes a construction project.
May 3, 2021Pelosi Promotes Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
As a House committee prepares to consider a multiyear highway policy bill, the chamber’s Democratic leader touted the president’s plan for modernizing transportation networks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 3, 2021States Eye Federal Cash, Go Slow on Road Taxes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.
May 3, 2021Canadian Pacific Objects to Potential Regulator Exemption for Rival Bid
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said Canadian National Railway Co.’s unsolicited offer for Kansas City Southern shouldn’t be exempt from tougher merger rules that the U.S. railroad regulator established two decades ago.
May 3, 2021Texas House Passes Bill That Would Help Curb Lawsuit Abuses
The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation that would help curb the growing trend of lawsuit abuse targeting commercial vehicles in Texas.
April 30, 2021Biden Shows Openness to Infrastructure Negotiations With Republicans
President Joe Biden signaled a willingness to negotiate with Republicans on infrastructure policy ahead of a possible meeting with the ranking member on the Senate’s transportation committee.
April 30, 2021Pennsylvania Panel Explores Alternatives to Bridge Tolls, Gas Taxes
It’s not clear yet if Pennsylvania drivers will pay $1 or $2 to cross major bridges, but Pennsylvania needs billions of dollars from somewhere for transportation, state Rep. Mike Carroll said.
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