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.
Biden Orders Continued Monitoring of Norfolk Southern
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine’s recovery, but he still stopped short of declaring a disaster.
Kentucky Cargo Theft Spike Echoes National Issues
Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.
Port Volumes Decline in August
Container volumes trended mostly into negative territory in August at facilities along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, with a modest gain at the Port of Los Angeles.
Fed Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Sept. 20 for the second time in its past three meetings, but also signaled it expects to raise rates once more this year.
Census Bureau Contest Seeks Supply Chain Data Ideas
The shifting logistics challenges fueled by the growth of e-commerce are the catalyst for a national competition sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau.
House Committee Hears Arguments on Excise Tax Repeal
The repeal of a tax on the purchase of new trucks was discussed during a recent hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives.
N.J. Diesel, Gas Taxes Go Up by Nearly 1¢ Oct. 1
New Jersey’s diesel and gas prices will rise 0.9¢ Oct. 1 due to the first uptick in state fuel taxes since 2020, according to the state treasury department.
N.Y. Deploys Tactics to Mitigate Bridge Strikes
Truck drivers traveling along Long Island highways are likely to see new signs and pavement markers to deter over-height vehicles and wrong-way drivers.
ELD Company Orbcomm Hit With Ransomware Attack
Orbcomm was recently hit with a ransomware attack that has resulted in outages for some customers using its fleet management services, the transportation software company confirmed.
House Passes Internal Combustion Engines Legislation
Legislation aiming to block efforts designed to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.