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.
Coast Guard Delays Deployment of TWIC Card Readers at Some Chemical Facilities
In an apparent reaction to pressure from a number of associations representing chemical, petroleum, manufacturing and business trade groups, the U.S. Coast Guard on June 21 announced plans to delay for three years a requirement that hundreds of bulk cargo facilities deploy Transportation Worker Identification Credential biometric card readers by Aug. 23.
Ambassador Bridge Owner Manuel Moroun Asks Trump to Halt Gordie Howe Bridge Project
After fighting unsuccessfully for years in court and at the ballot box to prevent construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the owners of the Ambassador Bridge are turning to President Donald Trump for help.
Volvo Pushes Forward With Electric Trucks
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks executives said they are convinced that electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role in the future of commercial transportation and outlined their first steps toward making that vision a reality.
US Firms Weigh Higher Freight Bills Now Against Paying Tariffs Later
New tariffs on imports from China may leave American companies with a choice — pay a higher freight bill now or pay the tariffs starting soon.
Daimler Lowers Earnings Expectations Amid Increased Chinese Tariffs
Daimler AG lowered estimates of its earning potential for 2018 as its car unit feels the effect of higher tariffs.
Boston OKs Citywide Tests of nuTonomy Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars will soon be zipping across Boston after transportation officials granted one company permission to test their robotic cars outside the Seaport — with South Boston first up.
Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?'
It’s been six months since the electronic logging device mandate went into effect. So now’s a good time to ask: How Have ELDs Changed Trucking? Today's LiveOnWeb program will answer that question. Watch now.
June 20, 2018MBUF Pilot Program Leaders Share Lessons Learned
WASHINGTON — Public outreach efforts can dispel misconceptions about miles-based user fee (MBUF) programs, according to Mike Warren, principal consultant at WSP USA.
Senators Press Commerce Secretary on National Security Approach to Tariffs
WASHINGTON — Senators on the Finance Committee questioned the Trump administration’s national security argument for pursuing steel and aluminum tariffs, a move Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross staunchly defended at a hearing June 20.
Caterpillar Sales Boom Can’t Save It From Trade-War Carnage
The world on the cusp of a trade war has spooked investors, and few companies are feeling the fright more than Caterpillar Inc.