Congress Sends White House Surface Transportation Board Reform Bill
The House on Dec. 10 passed legislation that would expand the Surface Transportation Board’s leadership and take the agency out of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
December 10, 2015Connecticut House Fails to Approve Transportation Lockbox Amendment
A proposed constitutional amendment to protect transportation funding from budget cuts came up 14 votes shy in Connecticut’s House of Representatives on Dec. 8, meaning the legislation won’t be on the state’s ballot next November.
December 9, 2015GE Capital Transportation Finance Business Sold to BMO Financial Group
GE Capital Corp. has agreed to sell its transportation finance business in the United States and Canada valued at $8.7 billion to BMO Financial Group and its Chicago-based subsidiary BMO Harris Bank. The price was not disclosed.
September 11, 2015Senate Commerce Panel Advances 6-Year Transportation Bill That Includes FMCSA Reform
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on July 15 reported to the floor a six-year bill that would seek to reform parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
July 15, 2015Senators Unveil 6-Year Transportation Policy Bill
The leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee introduced a six-year transportation policy measure June 23 that would pave the way for improvements along freight corridors and highway infrastructure projects.
June 23, 2015Senate Confirms Daniel Elliott to Surface Transportation Board Reappointment
The Senate on June 22 easily confirmed the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board.
June 22, 2015Senate Passes Surface Transportation Board Reform Bill
The U.S. Senate approved a bill intended to make the Surface Transportation Board more responsive to industry and shipper needs by accelerating and simplifying its review of rate cases.
June 19, 2015House OKs Fiscal 2016 Transport Bill; Includes Several Trucking Provisions
New requirements in the hours-of-service restart study and permitting the use of twin 33-foot trailers were key trucking provisions included in a fiscal 2016 spending bill House lawmakers approved June 9.
June 15, 2015House OKs Transportation Bill With 33-Foot Trailer, HOS Provisions
The House on June 9 approved spending legislation with key trucking provisions, including one that would permit twin 33-foot trailers on U.S. highways. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill now goes to the Senate.
June 9, 2015Daniel Elliott Approved by Senate Panel as Surface Transportation Board Nominee
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on May 20 easily approved the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board. The nomination now moves to the full Senate, where consideration is expected after the Memorial Day holiday recess.
May 20, 2015