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.
In Virginia, Scott Rigell vs. Suzanne Patrick: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Virginia’s 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Scott Rigell and Democratic challenger Suzanne Patrick.
Consumer Confidence Rose to Seven-Year High in October
Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October to a seven-year high as gasoline prices dropped and the job market improved.
October 28, 2014In Texas, Blake Farenthold vs. Wesley Reed: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Texas' 27th District race between incumbent Republican Blake Farenthold and Democratic challenger Wesley Reed.
FMCSA Committees OK Recommendations to Monitor Drivers' Legal Drug Use
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advisory committee and medical review board on Oct. 27 approved a slate of recommendations designed to help medical examiners better evaluate the effect of truck drivers’ legal use of stimulants, depressants and opioids.
FMCSA Plans to Test Impact of Split Sleep Breaks on Fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to conduct a 90-day on-highway pilot program that will evaluate if split sleeper berth breaks will affect truck driver fatigue, a top agency official said Oct. 27.
In Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Maryland's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat John Delaney and Republican challenger Dan Bongino.
In Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster vs. Alanna Hartzok: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Pennsylvania's 9th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Bill Shuster and Democratic challenger Alanna Hartzok.
Los Angeles Delays Hit Sales as No. 1 US Port Suffers
After years of ending the holiday shopping season with too much merchandise stacked in their warehouses, U.S. retailers face the opposite this year: They may not have enough.
October 27, 2014In West Virginia, Nick Rahall vs. Evan Jenkins: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about West Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall and Republican challenger Evan Jenkins.
ArcBest CEO McReynolds Named ATRI Chairwoman
Judy McReynolds, CEO of ArcBest Corp., has been chosen the new chairwoman of the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 27, 2014