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.
Port Dockworkers Threaten to Strike Over Automation, Pay
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation’s cargo from ships.
House Bill Would Ease Veterans’ Path to Apprenticeships
Legislation aimed at facilitating access to veterans benefits for interstate trucking apprenticeships was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
Yellow Loses Ruling Over $6.5 Billion in Pension Debts
Bankrupt carrier Yellow Corp. and its hedge fund owners lost a court ruling over $6.5 billion in debt that pension funds claim the defunct company owes them.
Jury Rules Against Daimler in $160 Million Liability Verdict
An Alabama state jury has issued a $160 million verdict against DTNA in a product liability case involving a driver who became quadriplegic after a 2022 rollover accident.
Daimler Execs Call on Governments to Act on Infrastructure
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Truck leaders are calling on governments to help advance the buildout of EV charging infrastructure, saying it is the missing piece for fleets to adopt the technology.
Washington State Moves to Block Albertsons-Kroger Deal
Albertsons and Kroger insist a merger would help them lower prices and better compete with big rivals such as Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Average Diesel Price Declines for 10th Straight Week
The U.S. national average diesel price dropped for the 10th straight week, 2.9 cents to $3.526 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 16.
September 16, 2024Camrett Logistics Invests $575K in Virginia Warehouse
The expansion is part of Camrett’s broader growth in Southwest Virginia, where it has been operating since 1995.
September 16, 2024House Passes GOP-Led Electric Vehicle Bill
The recent passage of legislation specific to EVs in the House is the latest effort from congressional Republicans pushing back on the Biden administration’s transportation agenda.
Decision on US Steel Deal May Come After Election
United States Steel Corp. surged the most this year after The Washington Post reported that President Joe Biden wouldn’t immediately move to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s takeover bid.