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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.

Technology, Government, Business, Equipment

ELDs from A to Z

Carriers that haven’t yet implemented electronic driver logs will be sifting through a plethora of different hardware and software options as they plan how to comply with the upcoming federal mandate of the technology.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
May 12, 2016
Technology, Government, Business, Equipment

ELDs: Do Your Homework Before You Buy

As carriers chart out their plans to comply with the upcoming electronic logging device mandate, one of the first questions they likely will ask is this: Which of the many devices on the market will actually meet the regulation’s requirements?

May 12, 2016
Government, Safety

Trucking, Railroad Regulators Hear Concerns at Sleep Apnea Listening Session

Trade association executives, truck drivers and medical experts voiced their concerns and suggestions at a May12 listening session in Washington about federal regulators’ plans to issue an obstructive sleep apnea regulation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 12, 2016
Government, Business

‘Disaster Losses Have Grown Considerably,’ Says Rep. Barletta

The federal government needs to improve how it distributes disaster response funds without affecting quality, the chairman of a House subcommittee on emergency management said May 12.

May 12, 2016
Government, Business

Portland, Ore., City Council Approves Trucks-Only Tax

Round one in Portland, Oregon’s plan to tax only trucks went to Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick as the five-member City Council voted unanimously in favor of his plan on May 11.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2016
Government

Insufficient Tread Prompted CVSA to Focus on Tires in This Year's Roadcheck

Tires will be the main emphasis of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual RoadCheck during June 7-9.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2016
Government

NHTSA's Blair Anderson Nominated as DOT Undersecretary for Policy

Blair Anderson has been nominated to serve as undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, the White House announced May 10.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 11, 2016
Government, Business

$3.3 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure Over Next Decade, Says Society of Civil Engineers

An investment of $3.3 trillion is needed over the next 10 years to ensure sound infrastructure nationwide, a report released May 10 by the American Society of Civil Engineers found.

May 10, 2016
Government

DOE Expects Diesel to Average $2.27 a Gallon This Year

The Department of Energy expects the price of diesel to average $2.27 a gallon in 2016.

May 10, 2016
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 10: Pay Me Now or Pay Me More Later

The high cost of repairing our nation's crumbling infrastructure stands in the way of arriving at solutions. But failure to act will carry an even higher cost. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 10, 2016