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.
Number of Fleets Using PrePass Passes 40,000
HELP Inc. announced that the number of qualified fleet customers using its PrePass bypass solution has passed the 40,000 mark as of Dec. 2.
December 3, 2014NHTSA Nominee Mark Rosekind to Address Senate Panel Dec. 3
Mark Rosekind, the administration’s choice to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is scheduled to appear before a key Senate panel Dec. 3.
Rep. Petri Supports Bill That Would Raise Fuel Taxes
Tom Petri (R-Wis.), the outgoing chairman of the subcommittee on highways, said he will become a co-sponsor of a bill that would increase federal fuel taxes to support the nation’s transportation system.
Overweight, Oversize Load Carriers Request HOS Exemption
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has asked federal regulators to exempt carriers who haul overweight and oversize loads from the 30-minute rest break provision of the hours-of-service regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Sen. Collins Urges Colleagues to Pass HOS Restart Changes
Sen. Susan Collins said she is negotiating with congressional leaders to ensure that her proposal to suspend changes to the hours-of-service restart rule is included in an omnibus bill that would fund the government through the end of fiscal 2015.
December 1, 2014Mark Rosekind Nominated to Lead NHTSA
Mark Rosekind was nominated Nov. 19 by the White House to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
December 1, 2014CVSA Wants CSA Scores Pulled From Public View
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx requesting the removal of carriers’ Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores from public view.
December 1, 2014FMCSA to Seek Input on Increasing Minimum Insurance Levels
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Nov. 28 published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on increasing the minimum insurance levels for carriers and brokers.
C.R. England Asks for Exemption from Driver-Trainer Rule
Refrigerated carrier C.R. England Inc. has asked federal regulators to exempt the company from a new requirement that truck drivers with learning permits who have passed their commercial driver license skills test be accompanied by an experienced “on-duty” driver-trainer for the drive home to pick up their CDL.
FHWA Size and Weight Study Completion Delayed Til 2015
The federal Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study, originally scheduled to be completed this month, will be delayed until 2015, officials said.
November 26, 2014