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.
Senate Transportation Leaders Tout Trump at RNC
Republican members of the Senate panel on freight affairs pledged their support to former President Donald Trump during the party’s national convention ahead of the fall election.
Woman Strikes Plea on Murder Charge in Staged Accidents Case
A woman charged in the murder of an informant who cooperated with law enforcement to bust a string of staged crashes with tractor-trailers has agreed to work with federal investigators.
Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years
America’s EV charger deserts continued to vanish in the second quarter, as a motley array of networks switched on 704 new, public fast-charging stations, an increase of 9% in three months,
Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback
Merchandise trade is withstanding its first post-pandemic shock, with no noticeable flareup of global consumer prices. But that’s not guaranteed to last if snarls prove long-lasting.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Jeff Loftus, chief of the advanced technology division at FMCSA’s office of research and registration, joins TT’s Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and how it will affect the industry at large.
July 18, 2024Sponsored ContentPort of L.A. Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity
West Coast ports are closing out the first half of 2024 with strong trade volumes, boosted by an early peak season, solid consumer spending and threats of strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports.
Trump Assassination Attempt Inquiry Adds to Congress' Agenda
Investigations into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump will contribute to an already jam-packed summer agenda on Capitol Hill.
Port of Baltimore Terminal to Have $1.54B Impact, Study Finds
The planned Sparrows Point terminal is expected to transform Maryland’s economy over a decade, generating more than 8,000 jobs and adding $1.54 billion a year in economic impact.
House T&I Committee to Meet on Rail Safety
An in-depth examination of nationwide freight rail policy is on a House committee’s agenda before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess.
NHTSA Denies Petition for Rear Underride Guard Improvements
NHTSA has denied a petition from four individuals asking it to further toughen existing U.S. rear underride guard requirements to a level beyond the strict levels in place in Canada.