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.
Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law
Minnesota’s motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.
Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canada’s two largest railways and unionized workers to reach a deal to avert a strike that businesses warn will cause significant harm to the economy.
US Payroll Data Likely to See Largest Revision Since 2009
U.S. job growth was probably far less robust in the year through March than previously reported, according to government data out Aug. 21.
Canadian Economy at Risk as Rail, Port Strikes Approach
Canadian businesses are warning about potential long-term damage to the economy if railway and port strikes go ahead and choke the country’s vital trading arteries.
ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study
With the IIJA set to expire in about two years, ATA said the opportunity to conduct the pilot program and report the results to Congress is “quickly fading.”
Wisconsin Targets Impaired Driving With Labor Day Campaign
Wisconsin last year logged 7,701 crashes involving impaired drivers, resulting in 229 of the state’s 512 traffic fatalities. Wisconsin State Patrol wants to stamp these down.
August 20, 2024US Labor Cooldown May Have Started Earlier Than Thought
U.S. job growth in 2024 through March was likely less robust than initially estimated, which risks fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve is falling behind on interest rate cuts.
Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan
For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it’s lower than what other manufacturers face.
Average Diesel Price Slips 1.6¢ to $3.688 a Gallon
The national average diesel price decreased by 1.6 cents, settling at $3.688 per gallon as of Aug. 19, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.
August 19, 2024Albertsons Sued for Allegedly Copying Startup’s Software
Albertsons Cos. was sued by an e-commerce software maker that claims the grocery chain conducted trials with its product for three years only to steal its trade secrets to build its own system.