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.
Wisconsin ‘Trooper in a Truck’ Event Promotes Safety
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association recently held their third annual Trooper in a Truck safety campaign to tackle distracted driving.
NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Fatal Cybertruck Crash
DETROIT — Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup.
August 7, 2024Watch: Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete
From coast to coast, a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package is breathing life into long-awaited transportation projects.
August 7, 2024Fiscal 2025 Bills on Congress’ Fall Calendar
When senators return to Washington from their August recess, passing fiscal 2025 legislation will headline the chamber’s agenda, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Ice Cream Giant Wells Enterprises Plans $425M New York Expansion
Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states.
Canada’s Labor Minister Launches Talks to Avert Rail Strike
Negotiations to avert a major railroad strike in Canada will resume Aug. 7 after talks between the three parties were stalled for months.
Perspective: OOIDA Sides With Su on Independent Contractors
Few issues are of greater importance to our industry than the rights of independent truckers. Unfortunately, special interests are fully invested in taking those rights away.
NYC Smart Roads Deter Heavy Trucks on Aging BQE
New York City officials plan to launch an automated enforcement weigh-in-motion program for inbound Staten Island traffic after it proved successful on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
SK Hynix Wins Grants, Loans for Indiana Chip Site
SK Hynix is set to receive an initial $450 million in U.S. grants and $500 million in loans to build an advanced chip packaging and research facility in Indiana.
Diesel Price Slips 1.3¢ to $3.755
Diesel’s national average price has decreased for the past four weeks, totaling 11 cents.
August 5, 2024