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.
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, 2023FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson Set to Appear Before House Panel
Capitol Agenda: The Republican leadership on the House transportation committee will get an update on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Dec. 13.
Amazon Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss FTC’s Antitrust Lawsuit
Attorneys for Amazon on Dec. 8 asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.
December 11, 2023FTC Opens Inquiry of Chevron-Hess Merger
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened recently of a major oil industry merger.
Biden Touts $8.2 Billion in New Passenger Rail Projects
President Joe Biden announced $8.2 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects across the U.S. on Dec. 8, much of it involving rail travel.
Supply Chain Coalition Presses Background Check Reform
A broad-based supply chain coalition is urging Congress to quickly pass legislation that would eliminate duplicative background security checks for truck drivers and other workers.
Labor Market Solid With 199,000 Jobs Added in November
The nation’s employers added a solid 199,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive “soft landing.”
Board Proposes Adding Fentanyl to Drivers’ Drug Testing List
A federal drug advisory group has begun the cumbersome process of placing fentanyl on the list of drugs to test federal safety-sensitive employees and truck drivers for drug use.
House Panel Advances PIPES Act, Targeting Pipeline Safety
Legislation designed to boost safety and efficiency along pipeline systems to improve supply chain connectivity was approved Dec. 6 by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
House GOP Votes to Block EPA Tailpipe Emissions Rule
House Republicans approved a bill Dec. 6 to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles.