Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is trying to revive stalled stimulus talks with congressional Democrats, the first sign in weeks of possible movement on virus relief in the waning days of the Trump administration.
November 20, 2020Transportation 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.
China Pushes Ahead With Hydrogen, Defying Skeptics Like Elon Musk
China, the world鈥檚 biggest market for electric vehicles, isn鈥檛 so quick to dismiss the alternative to batteries. Officials are promoting the development of hydrogen-powered cars, trucks and buses, with Beijing offering to reward cities that achieve adoption targets.
November 20, 2020Wisconsin DOT Launches Online Fleet Management Tool
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation鈥檚 Division of Motor Vehicles recently launched an online program to help companies manage their fleets.
November 20, 2020NHTSA Seeking Input on Autonomous Vehicle Rules
The U.S. government鈥檚 road safety agency is asking for public comment on how it should regulate safe deployment of self-driving vehicles.
November 19, 2020US Airlines Warn of Weakening Demand Ahead of Holiday Travel
The holiday travel rebound U.S. airlines were anticipating is starting to wobble.
November 19, 2020FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.
November 19, 2020Ports on Both Coasts Report Volume Surge in October
With a surge in imports, the nation鈥檚 ports are reporting record or near-record activity as warehouses and stores restock eight-plus months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 19, 2020Initial Jobless Claims Rise for First Time in Five Weeks
Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five weeks and remained well above pre-COVID levels, suggesting the labor market recovery is slowing amid a surging pandemic and fresh business restrictions.
November 19, 2020Trucking Case Against Ocean Carriers Can Advance, Judge Rules
A case that alleges ocean carriers are overcharging truckers for use of container chassis at ports will proceed after a judge denied a request for dismissal filed by the defendants.
November 19, 2020Pandemic Likely to Cut Thanksgiving Driving in Half
With virus cases surging, hospitals filling up and more U.S. states imposing restrictions, Americans are likely to drive a lot less this Thanksgiving. Only 35% will travel by car this year, down from 65% a year ago, according to survey from retail fuel tracker GasBuddy.
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