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.
Greenlane Lands $15M for California Zero-Emission Truck Hub
Truck refueling specialist Greenlane won a $15 million grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District to expedite construction of its flagship Colton, Calif., facility.
Union Pacific Could Abandon 1872 Jobs Pact With Texas Town
Union Pacific Railroad is one step closer to eliminating its workforce in the east Texas town of Palestine after action by the Texas Supreme Court on Sept. 6.
Stellantis Probed in US Over Reports of Jeep Engine Fires
Stellantis NV said it’s cooperating with U.S. authorities investigating reports of Jeep engines catching fire.
NHTSA Seeks New Pedestrian Safety Rules
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including increasingly large SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths.
Werner Earns Review of $100M Verdict by Texas High Court
The Texas Supreme Court has granted Werner Enterprises’ petition for review of a $100 million lower-court verdict involving a 2014 fatal crash that has lingered in Texas courts for years.
Smart Roads, Freight Routes Raise Privacy Concerns
Cars can transmit information in real time to other cars and the various sensors posted along a road. The overarching objective is to dramatically curb roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Stellantis Recalls 1.5 Million Ram Trucks
DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.
September 9, 2024US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access
The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.
Traffic Fatalities Fall 3.2% in First Half of ’24, NHTSA Says
Early estimates of overall traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 declined by roughly 3.2% compared with the first half of 2023, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
OPEC’s Quick Fix Masks Bigger Worry: Too Much Oil Next Year
OPEC+ has staved off an oil surplus this year by deciding to restrain production a little longer. But the temporary fix won’t hold back the supply glut awaiting global markets in 2025.