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.
New York’s Port of Oswego Wins $4 Million Federal Grant
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced a $4 million economic development grant to New York’s Port of Oswego to buy new cargo-handling equipment and improve rail infrastructure.
Jaxport to Buy Two Ship-to-Shore Cargo Cranes
Florida state legislators have given Jacksonville Port Authority officials a $30 million check to purchase two new ship-to-shore container cranes for the Blount Island Marine Terminal.
NDAA on Congressional Leaders’ Fall Radar
With lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill after the Labor Day holiday, attention will be devoted to arriving at a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
US Trade Deficit Widened by Less than Expected in July
The U.S. trade deficit widened in July by less than forecast, reflecting an increase in exports of cars and services.
FAA Clears UPS Drones for Longer Flights
Two more companies including UPS have been granted approval to fly drones beyond the sight of ground operators in a key step that could eventually enable widespread package delivery.
Carmakers Are Failing the Privacy Test
BOSTON — Cars are getting an “F” in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds.
Diesel Prices Up 1.7¢ in Seventh Straight Increase
Diesel prices climbed for the seventh week in a row, although the increase was a modest 1.7 cents a gallon nationally.
FMCSA Plans New Study on Detention Time
Federal trucking regulators have announced plans to conduct a study aimed at providing a better understanding of the impact of driver detention time on driver safety and CMV operations.
FMCSA Plans Study on Vehicle Maintenance Impact on Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a plan to conduct a survey and study that focuses on how vehicle maintenance requirements impact overall motor carrier safety.
REPLAY: Understanding the Challenges to Driver Safety
ATRI's latest study reveals that motor carriers with active association memberships achieve significantly higher safety standards than non-members. Rebecca Brewster, ATRI CEO, joins Dan Ronan to discuss these findings.
September 5, 2023