Government
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.
Trump’s Pick for US Highway Chief Withdraws From Process
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration has withdrawn from consideration for the post, a surprising development given his widespread support and qualifications, the U.S. Department of Transportation confirmed Dec. 11.
Shuster, Trump Meet for Infrastructure Talks
With Congress and the White House looking to advance a massive infrastructure funding proposal, the top transportation policymaker in the House called a recent meeting with President Donald Trump a “very positive step forward.”
PennDOT Seeking CDL Holders for Seasonal Maintenance Work
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking commercial driver license holders to take on temporary maintenance work as the state braces for inclement weather this winter.
GSA’s New York Border Facility Renovations Will Expand Truck Capacity
The General Services Administration is conducting rock blasting along Interstate 81 in upstate New York to clear room for a new border inspection facility with enough capacity to process trucks.
Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $2.910 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 1.2 cents to $2.910 a gallon as oil prices closed in on $58 a barrel — but then forecasts for U.S. oil production pointed to record volumes next year, causing oil prices to ease some.
December 11, 2017Jack Cooper Exec. Sarah Riggs Amico to Run for Georgia Lt. Gov
Sarah Riggs Amico, executive chairman of car-hauling company Jack Cooper Holdings Corp., formally announced her candidacy for lieutenant governor of Georgia, running as a Democrat.
December 11, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 11: Infrastructure’s Favorite D.J.
It’s time to check in on D.J. Gribbin. When we last left him, which was last week, Gribbin, the president’s adviser on infrastructure policy, promoted the politics of optimism. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Cardinal Logistics Files Notice of 102 Layoffs
Cardinal Logistics Management Corp. will lay off 102 employees on Jan. 8, 2018 after “the loss of a major contract” to a competitor, the logistics and dedicated contract carriage company wrote in a notice to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
December 11, 2017Washington State Roads Are Getting Worse, New Data Shows
By several standards, the transportation network of Washington state is creaking under the pressures of age and economic growth.
State Transit Leaders Ask Chao to Delay Reporting Start Date
Chief executives from transit agencies are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to delay the start date for a federal mandate requiring the organizations to begin reporting on their performance management