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 the Race to Electrification, Buses Are Leading the Pack
All over the world, buses are quickly and quietly going electric.
Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles
Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.
Eligible EV Buyers Will Get Tax Credits Immediately in 2024
DETROIT — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.
October 6, 2023Exxon in Talks to Buy Pioneer
Exxon Mobil Corp. is in talks to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources Co., according to a person familiar with the matter, nearing its largest takeover in more than two decades.
October 6, 2023Employers Added a Strong 336,000 Jobs in September
WASHINGTON — Employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates.
Accident Litigation Expert: Beware the Nuclear Settlement
WASHINGTON — While nuclear verdicts in accident litigation are a major concern in the industry, it’s the nuclear settlements that litigation expert Steve Wood said are more problematic.
Senators Propose EV Fee for Highway Trust Fund
Legislation to ensure electric vehicles contribute to a federal highway funding account was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Truck Driver Study Outlines Distracted Driving Concerns
WASHINGTON — A truck driver study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute underscores what would seem to be a common-sense safety rule: Drivers should keep their hands on the wheel.
ATA Leader Chris Spear Reflects on Gains Ahead of Conference
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is ready to discuss the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead during the upcoming ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
REPLAY: The State of the Industry with ATA's Chris Spear
ATA President Chris Spear discusses autonomous vehicle policies, workforce development, truck parking, and the 2023 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition with Dan Ronan on the U.S. House highways and transit panel.
October 4, 2023