Transportation Compliance News

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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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China Sets Sights on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market

His vision to make China an electric-vehicle powerhouse revolutionized the global auto industry, cementing a move from the combustion engine. Now, Wan Gang says get ready for the next game-changing moment.

June 13, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous

FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez to Address Senators June 19

Ray Martinez, the countrys top trucking regulator, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 19.

June 13, 2019
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Tanker Attacks Raise Prospects for Higher Rates, Lifting Shipping Stocks

Suspected attacks on two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz fueled expectations for higher shipping rates, driving up shares of companies that operate tankers.

June 13, 2019
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Jobless Claims Rise to Five-Week High, Exceed Forecast

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased, rising to a five-week high and adding to signs of potential cooling in the labor market.

June 13, 2019
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Canada Announces Final ELD Mandate to Take Effect in 2021

The Canadian federal government has unveiled its long-awaited electronic logging device mandate, which will take effect in two years.

June 13, 2019
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EPA Issues Rule to Create Transparency, Prevent Manipulation of RINs Market

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to modify certain elements of the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance system to create more transparency and prevent manipulation of the Renewable Identification Number market.

June 13, 2019
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ATA Economist Bob Costello: Recession Remains Uncertain, but Expect More Carrier Closures

INDIANAPOLIS Bob Costello isnt sure that a recession a downturn that could impact freight and trucking companies across North America is coming, or when, but the economist senses something is amiss.

June 12, 2019
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ATA President Chris Spear Presses Congress on Infrastructure Funding, Autonomous Tech

WASHINGTON Allowing segments of the countrys surface transportation system to deteriorate hinders economic growth and contributes to a significant number of road accidents, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear told a congressional panel June 12.

June 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Urban Planning Must Consider Freight, Engineers Say

ALEXANDRIA, Va. As cities continue to embrace designs for complete streets, tailored for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling alongside one another, urban planners should consider freight needs too, engineering experts said.

June 12, 2019
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Walmarts New Pricing Tool Allows Suppliers to Factor in Cost of Tariffs

Walmart Inc. has updated the information network used daily by its suppliers to let them submit cost increases that are directly attributable to higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.

June 12, 2019