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.
US Factory Output Rises More Than Forecast on Auto Production
U.S. manufacturing output rose by more than forecast in November thanks to a boost in auto production, helping factories continue to rebound toward their pre-pandemic capacity and strength.
Texas Truckers Fight Inflated Medical Costs in Litigation
Trucking officials and tort reform advocates in Texas have introduced legislation seeking to end schemes between plaintiff attorneys and doctors under which medical costs related to truck accidents are overstated in court litigation.
Diesel Rises 3.3¢ in Sixth Straight Increase
The average price of diesel increased by 3.3 cents a gallon nationwide to $2.559, according to weekly data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 14. Still, trucking’s primary fuel costs 48.7 cents less than it did a year ago.
Crunch Time for COVID-19 Relief as Bipartisan Bills Unveiled
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers was unveiling a detailed COVID-19 aid proposal Dec. 14 as Congress labored toward a final agreement on a new round of virus relief.
Fed to Weigh Further Options for Aiding US Economy
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s policymakers face an unusual conundrum as they meet this week: a short-term economic outlook that is worsening even while the longer-term picture is brightening thanks to the emergence of coronavirus vaccines
New Toyota Fuel Cell System Close to Being Available to Class 8 Makers
Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a second-generation fuel cell system that is nearing the point when it could be offered to heavy-duty truck builders looking to build hydrogen-powered tractors.
The Coronavirus Crisis
The spread of the coronavirus in the United States was having an impact on travel, business, the economy and many other aspects of American life. Here are some images of that impact.
December 14, 2020Passing Infrastructure Policies in New Congress
With congressional leaders negotiating a year-end fiscal 2021 funding package that would target transportation agencies, many sectors continue to press for billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Federal Maritime Commission Worries About Delays at Ports
The leadership of the Federal Maritime Commission says it is becoming worried that ocean carriers may be assessing unfair detention and demurrage charges at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., as well as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Virginia Board Approves Six-Year Improvement Program for Transportation
The Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved Virginia’s transportation improvement program, which aims to advance projects on schedule despite the financial ramifications of COVID-19.