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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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FMCSA to Drivers: Dont Overthink Personal Conveyance Time

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Some truck drivers still are grappling with the definition of personal conveyance time. They shouldnt be, according to a top executive for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

April 4, 2019
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Crash Not Your Fault? FMCSA Says Soon It Won't Hurt Your CSA Score

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Beginning in August, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to make permanent a demonstration program that allows truck crashes in which the driver was not at fault to be listed as not preventable in Compliance, Safety, Accountability program scores.

April 3, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Industry Objects to Plan to Privatize Military Moves

A plan to turn over responsibility for household-goods moves for military personnel to a single third-party transportation manager is running into opposition from industry leaders who say the idea is flawed and wont rectify the problems U.S. Transportation Command said it wants to address.

April 3, 2019
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Canadian Oil Rally May Falter Amid Pipeline Delay, Deloitte Says

The stubborn, sharp rise in Canadian heavy crude prices finally may falter later this year, when swelling output overwhelms a pipeline system that will be lacking a key project producers had counted on, according to Deloitte.

April 3, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Softens Position Toward Closing US-Mexico Border

President Donald Trump on April 4 said he will delay closing the U.S.-Mexico border for one year, just days after it was announced he would seal the southern border as early as this week.

April 3, 2019
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US Hails Progress in China Talks Amid Push to Close the Deal

President Donald Trumps top economic adviser touted progress in high-level talks with China, but cautioned that a final deal to end the trade war remains elusive as negotiations resumed in Washington.

April 3, 2019
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

CARB Certification Required for Trailer Makers to Sell in California

To be able to sell trailers in California beginning Jan. 1, trailer makers must certify the equipment meets the states greenhouse gas emission standard and be approved by the states Air Resources Board.

April 3, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafetyPerspective

Opinion: Vigilance Needed in Driver Drug Testing, Monitoring

The expanding legalization of marijuana across the country opens up fleets and motor carriers to increased risk.

April 3, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

US Firms Post Weakest Job Growth in 18 Months, ADP Says

U.S. companies added the fewest workers in March since late 2017 as construction and manufacturing cut jobs, according to a private report that signals potential weakness in employment ahead of the monthly Labor Department data April 5.

April 3, 2019
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7 Reasons You Dont Want the Government Doing Your Compliance Laundry

Do you know what is involved in (DOT)/FMCSA compliance audits? Do you know if youll be selected for an audit? Are you ready for one? This whitepaper helps answer those questions and shows the benefits of conducting a mock audit.

April 3, 2019