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.
Biggest US Port Complex to Work Nights, Weekends to Cut Logjam
Ports operating in the U.S.’s biggest gateway for trade with Asia will extend night hours and work weekends to clear port delays amid record volumes.
Distracted Driving Coalition Launches Nationwide Effort
Dozens of safety-minded organizations launched a national coalition aimed at reducing the deadly threat of distracted driving on the nation’s highways.
CLDA Strives to Raise Money to Help Members Affected by Hurricane Ida
The Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA) has set up a fund to help its members who were victims of Hurricane Ida, the organization announced Sept. 8.
September 17, 2021Union Pacific CEO Sees Strong Economy Coming Out of Pandemic
Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz is working to help clear up a major backlog in imported shipments.
Caltrans Releases Video for Highway 70-99 Corridor Plan
Caltrans released a virtual open house video presenting the California State Routes 70-99 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (SR 70-99 CMCP), according to an agency news release.
USDOT Officials Praise Truckers’ Contributions
Truck drivers are key to ensuring the country’s economic prosperity and maintaining safety along the highways, said top officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Democrats Call Oil Giants to Testify on Climate Campaign
Congressional Democrats are calling top executives at ExxonMobil and other oil giants to testify at a House hearing as lawmakers investigate what they say is a long-running, industrywide campaign to spread disinformation about the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming.
FMCSA Medical Board to Review Recalled CPAP Machines
Members of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s medical review board are due to address uncertainties connected to a voluntary recall of some continuous positive air pressure machines, warning that truck drivers using them face potential health risks.
China Formally Applies to Join Asian Trade Deal Trump Abandoned
Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once pushed by the U.S. as a way to exclude China and solidify American dominance in the region.
September 16, 2021Electrification Key to FedEx’s Energy Goals, Executive Says
With industries considering adopting zero-emission sustainability operations in the coming years, a senior executive at FedEx Express recently outlined the company’s objectives related to electrifying vehicles.