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.
Geotab Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers
Telematics provider Geotab Inc. announced more than 1 million vehicles are subscribing to its fleet management service, which began in 2006.
February 26, 2018UPS Sues European Union for $2.1 Billion After Botched Veto of TNT Bid
UPS Inc. is suing the European Union for 1.7 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in compensation for damage it claims to have suffered when regulators wrongly vetoed its attempted takeover of parcel delivery rival TNT Express NV.
American CEOs Say They're Ready to Bring Jobs Home If NAFTA Dies
In describing what life would be like without NAFTA, some business groups have stopped just short of predicting a plague of locusts.
Agriculture Industry Eager for Action on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON— The fate of American agriculture hinges upon the strength of the nation’s infrastructure, according to Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Infrastructure Should Top Congress’ List of Priorities This Year, Gov. Snyder Says
WASHINGTON — Crafting an infrastructure funding measure aimed at boosting the country’s economy should lead Congress’ legislative agenda this year, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Feb. 23.
Maryland Leaders Continue Requests for Highway User Revenue
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Municipal leaders and transportation advocates continued their nearly decadelong plea to restore pre-recession levels of highway user revenue on Feb. 22.
ATA’s Chris Spear Urges Fleets to Plan for Future When Developing Workforce
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Trucking companies need to “look beyond the hood” when cultivating a workforce, monitoring on the road ahead for issues that will shape their businesses in years to come, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said here.
DOT Schedules March 1 Listening Session on Automated Vehicles
Executives from the commercial and passenger transportation industries will have an opportunity to recommend policy directives to federal officials during a forum the U.S. Department of Transportation will host March 1.
White House Signals New Trade Deals Must Help Those Left Behind
The White House signaled President Donald Trump will pay close attention to the fate of workers left behind by globalization as a new benchmark for negotiating trade deals around the world.
Port of Vancouver Works on Strategic Plan Update
A lot has happened since the Port of Vancouver comprehensively updated its strategic plan about a decade ago, and port officials have decided that it’s time to update their guiding document.