Government

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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.

Government

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

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.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

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.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

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.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

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, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Doomed-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.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 10, 2020
Government, Business

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.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
Government, Business

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.

Reade Pickert | Bloomberg News
September 10, 2020