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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.

Government

Mexico Open to ‘Rebalancing’ Trade Amid US NAFTA Overhaul

Mexico would accept some “rebalancing” of its trade surplus with the United States as part of a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement, as long as that doesn’t lead to tariffs or other restrictions, said Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo.

June 6, 2017
Government

FMCSA Proposes Pilot Program for Split Sleeper Berth

Federal regulators are proposing to review whether to allow certain truckers to have temporary relief from sleeper berth regulation.

June 6, 2017
Government

Rest of the World Already Builds Infrastructure the Way Trump Envisions

Tapping private money to rebuild America’s decrepit infrastructure, the linchpin of President Donald Trump’s $1 trillion vision, would be a no-brainer in large parts of the world.

June 6, 2017
Government, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 6: Trump's Infrastructure Week

While the nation recognized Infrastructure Week in May, President Donald Trump is embarking on his own sprint this week to push his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2017
Government

Entry-Level Driver Training Rule Goes Into Effect

An entry-level driver training rule for truck drivers went into effect June 5 after it had been delayed multiple times.

June 5, 2017
Government

Trump to Kick Off Infrastructure Drive With Air-Traffic Proposal

President Donald Trump will send Congress a proposal to hand over control of the U.S. air-traffic control system to a nonprofit corporation, part of a weeklong push for his infrastructure plan, said Gary Cohn, the White House's chief economic adviser.

June 5, 2017
Government

Landmark CSA Study Nears

A comprehensive National Academy of Sciences study of the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program likely will recommend sweeping changes to the program that is slated to play a significant role in how federal regulators assign motor carrier safety ratings, according to executives who have been following public proceedings about the research.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2017
Government, Business, Logistics

Senators to Question Chao on Infrastructure, Budget

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is headed to Capitol Hill to field questions from senators critical of the Trump administration’s 10-year infrastructure plan and proposal to reduce funding for transportation programs.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Editorial: Growing Pains From Progress

With East Coast ports beginning to welcome the largest containerships capable of passing through the recently expanded Panama Canal, trucking will soon feel the effects of this new era in shipping.

June 5, 2017
Government, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Differ on Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Ahead of Tighter GHG, Mileage Standards

As tightening federal greenhouse gas emission standards are pushing trucking toward low-rolling-resistance tires for trucks and trailers, several fleets are re- porting mixed results on the fuel efficiency, cost, durability and even safety of these tires.

June 5, 2017