CLEVELAND 鈥 The failure of Lordstown Motors, an Ohio-based electric truck startup, to pay $570,000 in real estate taxes due in early March is yet another troubling sign for a company that has been barraged by bad news this year.
April 27, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Auto Group Backs Guidelines for Partially Automated Vehicles
DETROIT 鈥 The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and to make sure drivers are paying attention while using them.
April 27, 2021Biden Moves to Restore California鈥檚 Power to Fight Vehicle Pollution
The Biden administration on April 26 took a key step toward restoring California鈥檚 power to limit greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and overturn a Trump-era policy that pitted the federal government against a state seeking to eventually ban conventional gas-powered cars.
April 26, 2021Average Price of Diesel Stays at $3.124 a Gallon
While diesel prices remained flat according to data released this week, experts are warning of rising prices headed into summer as a shortage of tank truck drivers threatens to tighten supplies.
April 26, 2021Trudeau Signals Move to End Dockworkers Strike at Montreal Port
Canada is planning legislation to end a general strike at the Port of Montreal that鈥檚 bound to worsen congestion at other sites and add to global shipping delays.
April 26, 2021Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker鈥檚 Executive Order Aims to Electrify Transportation, Buildings
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within state facilities, including those for transportation.
April 26, 2021Truck Parking Gets New Congressional Push
Efforts to enhance access to parking for the nation鈥檚 truckers are alive in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's our Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
April 26, 2021Orders for Durable Goods Rebound in March
WASHINGTON 鈥 Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods rebounded 0.5% in March as U.S. factories recovered from February weather disruptions. However, the recovery was not as strong as most had expected due to ongoing supply chain disruptions that continue to ensnare U.S. manufacturers.
April 26, 2021Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils Infrastructure Plan
A bipartisan group of lawmakers pursuing compromise with congressional leaders unveiled an infrastructure policy proposal backed partly by an increase in the fuel tax.
April 26, 2021Elon Musk to Host NBC鈥檚 鈥楽aturday Night Live鈥 on May 8
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will host 鈥淪aturday Night Live鈥 for the first time on May 8, NBC said.
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