President Donald Trump is betting Beijing will blink first in the showdown over tariffs. Such an outcome is far from assured and it also could take a while.
June 18, 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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
FMCSA Announces Three-Year Delay of Rule to Eliminate Need for Truck Drivers to Carry Their Medical Cards
Federal trucking regulators have issued a final rule that will delay for three years a streamlined process to eliminate the need for truck drivers to carry their medical certification cards.
June 18, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 18: Have a Pothole? Call Dominos
For a limited time only, Dominos is mixing it up in the infrastructure game. After you order two medium pizzas with any topping and a drink, dont forget to say you want free refills on the potholes outside your window. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 18, 2018Smart City Columbus Cites Technology, Collaboration as Keys to Future
Few things annoy futurist David Staley as much as when he is in his car stopped at a traffic light and no one is moving.
June 18, 2018Guest Editorial: A Clear Message on Hours-of-Service Reform
From ATA President and CEO Chris Spear: Theres a growing chorus to address federal hours-of-service rules, and American Trucking Associations is actively shaping the debate.
June 18, 2018Stormy Sailing Expected When Cargo Ship Fuel Standard Changes
A surge in demand is coming for diesel and related fuels as shipping companies close in on a deadline to reduce sulfur emissions.
June 15, 2018In Prelude to Trade War, US Details Tariffs on $50 Billion of Chinese Goods
WASHINGTON The Trump administration, rekindling its simmering trade war with China, issued a list of $50 billion of Chinese imports June 15 that would be subject to hefty tariffs.
June 15, 2018UPS Says New Tax Law Creates Whack-a-Mole Game
U.S. multinationals face a tricky situation in trying to plot a tax strategy around the new base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) in the 2017 U.S. tax law, a UPS official said.
June 14, 2018Funding Bills to Begin Journey to House, Senate Floors
After announcing he would break with tradition and keep the chamber in session for most of August, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) indicated a few fiscal 2019 funding bills would be reaching the floor as early as the week of June 18.
June 14, 2018Transportation Policymakers Survive Primaries, With the Exception of Mark Sanford
While several Republican incumbents with key roles on transportation committees celebrated wins in the June 12 primaries, South Carolinas Mark Sanford (R) wasnt so lucky.
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