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 Transportation Leaders Call for Investigation Into EPA
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is seeking an investigation into alleged destruction of certain records at the EPA.
Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports
Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.
Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises
As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.
US Stocks Resume Sell-off With Tech Battered Anew
A fresh sell-off in megacap technology shares sent stocks to the fourth loss in five days as investors remain worried that valuations stretched too far in a five-month rally. Treasuries rose with the dollar.
Fleets Rally to Aid Hurricane Laura Victims
Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc when it made landfall Aug. 27, but fleets have rallied to help the victims in the couple of weeks since.
Actionable Insights to Avoid Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck Situations
What if you could provide assistance to your driver who is parked in an unsafe location but may not realize it? By bringing you real-time actionable insight, SmartDrive has solved two of the riskiest situations your drivers are facing today.
September 10, 2020Doomed-to-Fail Senate Vote Will Usher Final Scene on Stimulus
The U.S. Senate is poised to vote Sept. 10 on whether to advance a slimmed-down Republican-crafted pandemic relief bill, opening what’s likely to be the final stage of the monthslong partisan battle over fiscal stimulus.
Infrastructure Stakeholders Press Congress for Highway Law Extension
Groups representing nearly every aspect of the country’s infrastructure networks recently called on congressional leaders to approve a yearlong extension of a soon-to-expire highway law.
PennDOT Accepting Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting applications from those seeking to finance projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Job Losses Persist as Claims Come in Higher Than Forecast
Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign extensive job losses are persisting as the nation struggles to control the coronavirus.