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.
Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs
A new law in Wyoming is aimed at reducing blow-over crashes of light and high-profile vehicles.
Two Suspected Houthi Attacks Strike Ships in Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted ships in the Red Sea on July 15, as a new U.S. aircraft carrier approached the region to provide security.
Perspective: The US Needs Lithium Independence
The race for lithium, the lifeblood of modern batteries, is on. Spurred by the adoption of electric vehicles, the use of lithium has extended to the trucking industry.
Senior Senators Press for Baltimore Bridge Funds
Stressing a need for restoring a critical supply chain corridor in the Northeast, Maryland’s senators urged members of Congress to approve funds for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Biden Faces Frustration From US Farmers Over Biofuel Policy
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has had a tough week. Lingering in the background is a boom he touted for American farmers that hasn’t panned out.
July 12, 2024Hexagon Agility and Brudeli Green Mobility to Deliver NZEVs
LAS VEGAS — Hexagon Agility and Brudeli announced a collaboration and unveiled the Brudeli Powerhybrid, the first near-zero-emission vehicle that complies with California’s ACT and ACF rules.
FTC Delays Chevron-Hess Decision to After Exxon Arbitration
The FTC plans to delay its decision whether to block Chevron.’s $53 billion takeover of Hess until after an arbitration case with Exxon Mobil is settled, Bloomberg reports.
Federal Maritime Commission Reopens Port Chassis Probe
The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a follow-up investigation involving the right of motor carrier choice in chassis provisioning.
House Fiscal 2025 Bill Allocates $200 Million for Truck Parking
WASHINGTON — A fiscal 2025 House committee-approved transportation funding bill would dedicate $200 million for expanding parking availability for the nation’s truck drivers.
Divided Final Report Issued on Side Underride Protection
Two trucking industry trade groups are criticizing a report issued by members of a specially appointed federal committee on trailer side underride protection as lacking in true consensus.