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.
FHWA Fund Redistribution Causes Consternation for States
AASHTO reiterated concern as to the time frame over FHWA's annual redistribution of unspent highway funds among states and the states lacking time to allocate the money.
Houston Receives $3.4M to Study Police-Fire Response
Federal officials announced that Houston would receive $3.4 million for a project to study emergency response times, part of $1 billion aimed at improving street safety nationwide.
Biden to Reject $14.1 Billion Nippon Steel-US Steel Deal
U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.
Ollie’s Invests $75M in Illinois Hub to Cut Trucking Miles
A new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings distribution center in Illinois will save the company 1.2 million trucking miles annually and serve up to 150 stores.
Rhode Island Launches Vast WIM System on Washington Bridge
Rhode Island is installing a weigh-in-motion system on the Washington Bridge in Providence, using advanced technology to monitor the structural health of the aging but vital connector.
September 4, 2024Nevada Logistics Sector Gets Boost From $376K Grant
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved $376,000 in state funding to build out logistics training at the College of Southern Nevada, a move aimed at bolstering one of the area’s fastest-growing industries.
September 4, 2024Port of Halifax to Create Digital Data Hub
Supply chain improvements for trucking are underway at the Port of Halifax in Nova Scotia in a multimillion-dollar venture to create a data hub and digitize container terminal operations.
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs in Court to Defend Merger
PORTLAND, Ore. — The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons were set to testify in federal court Sept. 4, midway through a three-week hearing in which the grocery chains have defended their proposed merger.
OPEC+ Discusses Possible Delay to Oil Output Hike
OPEC+ is discussing a possible delay to an oil output increase planned for October, delegates said, after prices crashed to the lowest since last year.
US Trade Deficit Widens to $78.8 Billion
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a two-year high in July, fueled by a surge in imports of goods and stepped-up efforts to ensure adequate supply ahead of a potential dockworkers strike.