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.
Underride Committee May Ask for New Rear Guard Rule
A specially appointed committee reviewing truck underride guard safety is weighing whether to recommend that federal regulators toughen a 2022 rule on rear underride guards.
Knight-Swift Adds 10 More Leased Yellow Terminals to Haul
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. extended its winning streak in auctions of former Yellow Corp. terminals, strengthening its less-than-truckload operations.
NHTSA Offers $350M in Crash Data System Grants to States
States have until May 1 to apply for up to $350 million in grants from NHTSA to upgrade and standardize their crash data systems to enable full electronic information sharing with the agency.
Colorado Files Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Colorado sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. in court Feb. 14, becoming the second state to challenge the deal.
Portland Port Asks Oregon for $10M to Save Container Service
Facing a $14 million shortfall, the Port of Portland is asking Oregon legislators for a $10 million injection this year to avoid ending container service at Terminal 6.
FMC: Sanctions Against Yemen Should Be Considered
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel says his office wants the U.S. government to investigate whether economic sanctions are warranted against Yemen.
Senators Introduce Freight Border Bill
Legislation meant to ensure border security staff remain at commercial ports of entry was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Inflation Tops Forecasts in Blow to Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
U.S. consumer prices jumped at the start of the year, stalling recent disinflation progress and likely delaying any Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
Oregon Trucking Association Sues State Over Excess Taxation
Three trucking companies joined the Oregon Trucking Association in suing the state, saying heavy trucks in the state are paying too much in state weight-mile taxes.
US Small-Business Optimism Drops by Most Since End of 2022
U.S. small-business optimism in January suffered the biggest drop since 2022, due to weak profits and sales expectations, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.