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.
‘Nuclear’ Lawsuits Against Truckers Continue to Rise
A new study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform found that trucking in America is “under siege by litigation.”
Amazon Says Its Carbon Emissions Fell for First Time
Amazon’s carbon emissions ticked lower for the first time since the company began reporting the figure, citing increased purchases of renewable electricity and a slowdown in sales growth.
Union Pacific to Renew Push for One-Person Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews when the railroad tests the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems in Nebraska and Colorado.
Average Diesel Price Unchanged at $3.806 a Gallon
The needle refused to budge on the average national on-highway diesel price, holding at $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 17.
July 17, 2023Massachusetts to Fund CDL Training for Workforce Re-Entry
A program to train formerly incarcerated individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses is part of $2.59 million in grants awarded in Massachusetts across 14 organizations.
House Committee Considers Fiscal 2024 Bill
The transportation funding committee in the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a fiscal 2024 transportation bill July 18.
No Hazards Reported as Freight Train Derails in Pennsylvania
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania early July 17 spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said there was no known hazard to the public.
July 17, 2023EPA Denies Oil Refineries Seeking Biofuel-Blending Exemption
The Biden administration on July 14 rejected more than two dozen oil refinery requests for exemptions from U.S. biofuel-blending requirements.
‘Green Bank’ Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.
Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative
As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.