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.
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Driver Detention Concerns
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking information regarding truck driver detention time during periods of loading and unloading.
Utilities Explore Electric Truck Charging Stations Along I-5
Electric utilities in California, Oregon and Washington are jointly exploring a plan for a network of charging stations to be used by eventual battery-electric commercial vehicles traveling Interstate 5, a 1,300-mile commercial corridor along the West Coast.
Top Inflation Hot Spots Clustered in California
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the national Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers rose 1.8% in May compared with last year, the lowest rate in three months. But the national average masks a wide divergence among metro areas.
Canada Is First Nation to Sign Pledge to Slash Truck Emissions
Canada has become the first nation to endorse a pledge to speed global adoption of zero-emission and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in key urban communities by 2025 and achieve full market penetration by 2040.
Hold Up on the Fill-Up: Gasoline Is Set to Plunge at the Pump
Gasoline prices have been sliding steadily for several weeks, and they’re promising to get even cheaper as crude prices fall and the U.S. moves into the summer driving season.
Uber Tries to Steer Its Vision of Flying Cars Through Regulators
Uber Technologies Inc. is bringing its vision of a Jetsons’-like future of battery-powered flying vehicles for the masses to Washington, where it will have to persuade regulators to approve this new model for how aviation works. The company opened its two-day Uber Elevate Summit 2019 on June 11.
Democrats Signal Hope for Passing New North America Trade Accord
House Democrats are expressing optimism as they begin what could be the final stage of negotiations to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, paving the way to vote on President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority.
Corn, Wheat Spike After US Cuts Forecasts on Midwest Flooding
Corn’s waning rally snapped back to life after the U.S. government predicted a deluge in the country’s grain belt will harm supply more than analysts expected.
June 11, 2019Underlying US Producer Prices Rise at Slowest Pace in Year
A measure of underlying U.S. producer prices rose at the slowest pace in more than a year, signaling inflation pressures remain muted and potentially reinforcing calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
June 11, 2019OMB to Review Hair Drug-Testing Proposal
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A hair drug-testing proposed rule has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, a top official with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said at a meeting June 11.