Last week, President Donald Trump proposed gutting California’s unique ability to write greenhouse gas emission limits for cars and trucks.
August 7, 2018Transportation Compliance News
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.
Missouri Agency Looks to Extend CDL Rule Exemption for Veterans
The Missouri Department of Revenue has applied to renew its exemption from certain federal regulations pertaining to commercial driver licenses.
August 7, 2018Waymo Program in Arizona Focuses on Commuters Using Public Transit
Self-driving vehicles typically are described as a disruptive technology that will make traditional modes of public transportation obsolete, but a recent announcement by Chandler-based Waymo is challenging that narrative.
August 6, 2018Ohio to Receive Funding Boost Through Recent Senate Bill
Ohio transportation projects will receive a funding boost through the recently passed U.S. Senate bill.
August 6, 2018Union Pacific ‘Right of Way’ Sticking Point in California Rail Project
The most ambitious rail project of California’s future is increasingly dependent on the cooperation of the very railroad that shaped the state’s past — and there are signs their relationship is growing strained.
August 6, 2018Trump May Relax Auto Standards While Making Them Harder to Meet
The Trump administration’s plan to ease vehicle-emission mandates lifts some burdens for automakers but also would strip away options that have made it easier for them to comply and have encouraged the development of electric cars.
August 6, 2018US Employers Add 157,000 Jobs in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers slowed their hiring in July, adding 157,000 jobs, a solid gain but below the healthy pace in the first half of this year.
August 6, 2018Oil Industry Starts Eradicating Ship Fuel Supply Ahead of IMO Mandate
Shippers beware: Oil refineries are starting to eradicate stockpiles of sulfur-rich fuel that powers the merchant fleet in anticipation of a demand collapse in fewer than 18 months.
August 6, 2018New Jersey Beverage Distributor Seeks 14-Hour Workday for Its Drivers
Allied Beverage Group, a large New Jersey beverage distributor, has requested that the company’s shorthaul drivers utilizing the record of duty status exception be allowed to return to their work-reporting location within 14 hours instead of the usual 12 hours, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Aug. 3.
August 3, 2018GM to Hire Hackers to Find Bugs in Car Computers
Highly computerized cars or trucks could mean consumers’ data is vulnerable or the driver safety might be endangered if car companies aren’t prepared to cut off at the pass any data breach or threat to cybersecurity.
August 3, 2018Trending
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe to Transport Topics
