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.
NHTSA to Set Standard for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech
U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunken or impaired driving.
December 12, 202360 Seconds: FMCSA Administrator Set to Appear Before House Panel
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Robin Hutcheson will discuss implementation of the 2021 infrastructure law. Read more in Capitol Agenda.
December 12, 2023Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024
Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation’s commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers’ radar for 2024.
FMCSA Issues Notice of Sexual Assault Enforcement Policy
FMCSA has issued a notice of enforcement policy that regulations require disqualification of drivers convicted of using a commercial motor vehicle to commit felony sexual assault.
BP Asks Regulators to Aid in Venture Global LNG Cargoes Feud
BP asked U.S. energy regulators to intervene in its fight with Venture Global LNG over liquefied natural gas cargoes, escalating a feud that’s roiled the market for the super-chilled fuel.
New York Commits $1 Billion to Albany Chip Development
New York will spend $1 billion to expand research into chip technology in Albany, hoping to make the region a center of chip research and manufacturing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 11.
Diesel Price Falls Below $4 for First Time Since July
The national average diesel price dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly five months after shedding 10.5 cents to $3.987, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Canada to Spend $3.9 Million on Alaska Highway Intersection
The Canadian government has awarded a $3.9 million construction contract to improve safety in British Columbia at the Pink Mountain intersection on the Alaska Highway.
Cargo Workers Strike at Denver International Airport
Nearly 100 Swissport cargo workers at the Denver International Airport are on strike Dec. 11, protesting unsafe work conditions they say the company has been ignoring for more than a year.
REPLAY: Driving Diversity in Transportation
Facing driver shortages and diversity challenges, the trucking sector stands at a pivotal point. Discover how these issues offer opportunities for inclusive growth in this interview with April Rai.
December 11, 2023