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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.

Government, Business, TCA

California Logistics Firm to Pay $3.5 Million in Back Wages, Benefits

The U.S. Department of Labor said logistics firm California Cartage Co. will pay $3.5 million to nearly 1,500 warehouse workers, after investigators found the Long Beach company failed to pay wages and benefits required under federal law.

Andrew Khouri | Los Angeles Times
September 19, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics

AAR Announces Ian Jefferies to Succeed Current President, CEO Edward Hamberger

The Association of American Railroads has announced that a new president will take the reins at the start of next year.

Joe Antoshak | Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Senate’s Turn to Vote on Water Infrastructure Package

The U.S. Senate is expected to take up as early as this month House-passed legislation that would authorize projects designed to improve infrastructure at ports, harbors and waterways, as well as boost flood protection programs.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 19, 2018
Government, Business

Senate Passes Bill Requiring HHS to Explain Delays in Hair-Testing Guidelines

The Senate has passed legislation with a provision that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide an explanation for a 21-month delay in issuing mandatory federal hair testing guidelines for safety-sensitive transportation employees such as truck drivers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 18, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel

EU Investigates German Carmakers for Possible Collusion

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into whether automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems.

Lorne Cook and David McHugh | Associated Press
September 18, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Savannah Port Extends Volume Growth

If there is one word that describes Georgia ports in 2018 it is “growth,” with another record-breaking month in the books.

DeAnn Komanecky | Savannah (Ga.) Morning News
September 18, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

Tesla Is Target of Criminal Investigation

Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the Justice Department over public statements made by the company and CEO Elon Musk, according to two people familiar with the matter. The criminal probe is running alongside a previously reported civil inquiry by securities regulators.

September 18, 2018
Government, Business

PennDOT Pilot Reaches More Small Businesses

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a new state Department of Transportation pilot program geared toward small businesses.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
Government, Business

FedEx Downplays US-China Trade Spat’s Impact on Its Business

DALLAS — Shortly before the Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs against Chinese goods, FedEx Corp. leaders tried to assure investors Sept. 17 that a widening trade war will have little direct effect on the company.

David Koenig | Associated Press
September 18, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trucking, Logistics Firms Assess Florence-Related Relief Needs

In response to Florence, which has claimed at least 32 lives, trucking companies and logistics groups are fielding requests for supplies and mapping out routes to deliver aid.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018