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.
Diesel Rises 5.4¢ in First Gain Since June
Diesel’s national average price rose for the first time since June, gaining 5.4 cents to $3.677 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 10. Meanwhile, the national average price of gasoline fell again, by 5.2 cents to $2.941 a gallon.
Eno Center to Release Transportation Funding Report Dec. 3
The Eno Center for Transportation announced it will unveil a report in December that looks at sustainable funding options for federal transportation programs.
FRA Administrator Szabo Set to Leave
Federal Railroad Administration chief Joseph Szabo has announced he will leave his job overseeing the nation’s rail carriers.
Analysts: Highway Bill Unlikely in 2014 After GOP Wins Senate
Voters handed control of the U.S. Senate to Republicans last week, strengthening the GOP’s ability to advance transportation initiatives when the next Congress convenes in January but lowering the prospects of action before then, analysts said.
November 10, 2014Truckers to Seek HOS Waiver to Ease Calif. Port Congestion
Southern California port truckers, crippled by extensive delays, intend to seek the first-ever federal hours-of-service rule waiver for the sector in a bid to free up clogged cargo at the two largest U.S. ports.
November 10, 2014Shippers Nudge Carriers, Brokers to Offer Expanded Service Menu
Shippers are asking carriers and logistics companies to handle their entire books of freight, with truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal and parcel deliveries in the mix, transportation software makers said.
November 10, 2014Election Results in States Highlight Funding Woes
Those sifting last week’s state election results for clues about the future of transportation issues may find more contradictions than answers.
November 10, 2014Fuel Prices Continue to Decline as Oil Drops Below $80 a Barrel
Diesel’s national average pump price continued to drop last week, falling 1.2 cents to $3.623 a gallon, while retail gasoline slid below the $3 mark for the first time in almost four years, the Department of Energy reported.
November 10, 2014ATA's Bill Graves Calls on Congress to Pass Omnibus in Lame-Duck Session
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves sent a letter to every member of Congress asking them to pass a fiscal 2015 expansive omnibus funding bill during the post-election lame-duck session.
Election Scorecard: Results of Races That Matter to Transportation
Transport Topics is following the results of congressional races that impact the transportation industry. Check this page regularly on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for updated results.
November 5, 2014