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.
Spear: ATA Will Keep Leading No Matter Election's Outcome
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear celebrated the industry’s array of policy accomplishments during his annual State of the Industry address.
Virginia to Fund Logistics Training, Business Sites
Two logistics projects and six proposed business development sites will receive state funds from a $2.5 million package of 21 grants that Virginia recently awarded.
ATA Economist Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing Pains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.
Tavares Addresses Stellantis’ Sales Drop, Management Shakeup
Stellantis, formed from the 2021 merger of France’s PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has faced challenges this year in both Europe and the U.S.
Iowa Extends Harvest Proclamation for Heavier Farm Loads
The proclamation enables vehicles transporting corn, hay, silage, soybeans, stover and straw to be overweight without a permit.
RNG Seen as Near-Term Answer to Trucking’s Emission Hurdles
At MCE 2024, a panel of industry experts convened to explore how renewable natural gas might revolutionize fleet emissions, and what it will take to get there.
OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts
OPEC trimmed its forecasts for oil demand growth this year and next for a third consecutive month as the group belatedly recognizes a slowdown in global fuel use.
Eco-Driving Techniques Can Reduce Crashes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers are finding that carriers whose drivers use fuel-efficient driving techniques can not only reduce emissions and fuel consumption, but also reduce crashes.
Biden Unveils $612 Million in Post-Hurricane Aid
President Joe Biden announced $612 million in recovery aid for areas stricken by hurricanes Milton and Helene as he surveyed the aftermath of Milton in Florida.
US Expands Sanctions on Iran Oil Sector Over Israel Attack
The U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemicals sectors in response to the country’s Oct. 1 ballistic-missile attack on Israel.