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.
House Democrats Press White House to Preserve Records
The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives joined the chamber’s senior Democrats in recently calling on the Trump White House to comply with federal record-keeping laws.
China Calls for Rejecting Protectionism as It Braces for Biden
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan called for global solidarity and a shift away from protectionism as Beijing grapples with the prospect of a new administration in Washington.
USMCA Bodes Well for Cross-Border Freight
Both the improved trade activity and a promising future for the USMCA are favorable developments for trucking because 80% of cross-border trade moves via truck.
EV Optimism Surges on Prospect of Biden Administration
Electric vehicle startups extended their winning streak on Nov. 13, buoyed by strong earnings results from some of their peers and Joe Biden’s projected presidential win.
US Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Declines on Economic Views
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined in early November as an increase in COVID-19 infections and the election prompted Americans to reassess their outlooks for the economy and finances.
Biden Administration Ready to Advance Infrastructure Policy, Porcari Says
John Porcari, a former senior Obama era transportation official currently working with President-elect Joe Biden’s team, expressed optimism about the incoming administration’s potential for advancing a major infrastructure package.
Panel Discusses What’s Ahead for Greener Diesel
Diesel can play a central role for the transportation sector as it moves toward a more sustainable future, a panel of experts said.
China Oil Giant Eyes New Supertankers to Shrink Diesel Glut
China’s biggest refiner is eyeing a creative strategy to help rid Asia of a persistent diesel glut — brand new supertankers usually reserved for crude oil.
November 12, 2020Senate Committee Unveils Fiscal 2021 Transportation Funding Bill
The U.S. Senate committee that oversees funding across the federal government unveiled a plan for fiscal 2021 that will ensure operations continue uninterrupted across agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Documentation, Clarity Essential for Contractors, Experts Say
Experts stressed the importance of documentation and clarity for companies that work with independent contractors during a session at the Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference.