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.
DOT OKs Drug Testing Drivers Using Oral Fluid Samples
The U.S. Department of Transportation on May 1 announced the issuance of a final rule approving use of oral fluid to drug test truck drivers.
USDA Funds Washington Biodiesel Hub
The Department of Agriculture has granted $3 million to a regional multimodal biodiesel distribution center to boost fuel production and distribution to aid Washington, Oregon and Idaho farmers,
FMC Commissioner Calls for Transparency in Shipping Industry
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel believes that the port bottlenecks that occurred during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic must be avoided during future emergencies.
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.
DTNA's O’Leary: No Time to Waste Building EV Infrastructure
ANAHEIM, Calif. — DTNA chief John O’Leary called for the industry to move at “the speed of right” in developing electric vehicle infrastructure.
Diesel Prices Sink to an Average of $4.018 a Gallon
Diesel prices fell by an average of 5.9 cents a gallon in the past week to flirt with the $4 a gallon mark, settling at $4.018 a gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration.
GAO Tells DOT to Update Freight Handbook
To improve real-time decisions in the commercial transportation sector, a new government watchdog report recommended the U.S. Department of Transportation update its freight guidance.
Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Research
Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.
Factory Activity Contracts for a Sixth Month in April
U.S. factory activity contracted for a sixth-straight month in April, the longest such stretch since 2009 and a sign of lingering malaise in manufacturing.
Transport Stakeholders Highlight Safety Efforts
Capitol Agenda: A massive effort advanced by Secretary Pete Buttigieg outlines a framework for improving the safety of commuter and commercial mobility corridors.