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.
DOT Announces Audit of FMCSA Oversight on Driver Disqualifications
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of truck driver disqualifications.
Pennsylvania’s Gas Politics Churn as Trump Embraces Industry
EXTON, Pa. — For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to promote his support for the natural gas industry, making clear that he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state.
Colonial Pipeline Eyes Expansion for Nashville Jet Fuel Demand
The busiest U.S. fuel pipeline might expand jet fuel deliveries to respond to growing demand in Nashville.
CN Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, but Officials Say Rail Volume is Dropping
Canadian National Railway joined the growing list of Class 1 railroads to report strong third-quarter financial results, and at the same time drive down costs by improving efficiency by adopting the principle of precision scheduling railroading.
Federal Officials Highlight Disaster Mitigation Program
WASHINGTON — A Federal Emergency Management Agency official addressing a House transportation panel Oct. 22 touted a disaster mitigation program established last year.
Labor Shortage Hits Denver Rush Hour With Light-Rail Cuts
The U.S. labor shortage is taking a toll on Denver’s rush hour.
‘Multi-Year Plan’ Unveiled for Illinois Infrastructure
Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have released the Multi-Year Plan, which dedicates $23.5 billion to infrastructure projects throughout the state.
Trudeau Team Seeks to Calm Oil Patch Fears of Pipeline Debacle
One of Justin Trudeau’s top lieutenants says the Canadian prime minister will proceed with an expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline even as he’s now likely to share power with the more environmentally minded New Democratic Party.
Williams CEO Says Its Gas Pipe Can Help Cuomo’s NY Green Goals
A natural gas pipeline that has been held up by New York could help Gov. Andrew Cuomo meet his ambitious clean energy goals if he approves it, according to the developer behind the $1 billion project.
Michigan Auditor General: MDOT Allowed Aggregates Group to Influence Study
Michigan’s auditor general recently found that the state Department of Transportation allowed industry representatives to influence a study on the aggregates market.