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

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Trump Appeasement Fails, Trudeau's Gloves Come off

After more than a year of trying to make nice, Justin Trudeau finally appears to be fed up with Donald Trump.

June 1, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Issues Guidance Clarifying Personal Conveyance Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on May 31 issued new regulatory guidance to clarify the agency’s personal conveyance regulation, as well as the applicability of the agricultural commodity 150-air-miles hours-of-service exemption.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentTCA

Mack Defense Wins Army Contract Valued at Up to $296 Million

Mack Defense of Upper Macungie Township, Pa., has landed one of its largest contracts, a deal that has the potential to keep the Mack Trucks’ subsidiary busy for the next seven years.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Tech Platform Consolidates Port of Oakland Data

The Oakland Portal, a new high-tech platform, has been introduced by the Port of Oakland, Calif., to provide a single point for information about its operation, according to the West Coast hub.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

New York, Los Angeles Team With Schumer on Self-Driving Vehicle Rules

New York City and Los Angeles, worried that a Senate self-driving car bill would make them hand over control of their streets to the federal government, have found a powerful ally: Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

FHWA Drops Plan for States to Track Greenhouse Gas Levels on U.S. Highways

The Federal Highway Administration has withdrawn its rule that would have required state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to report year-over-year changes in carbon dioxide emissions on U.S. interstates and major highways.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Meal-and-Rest-Break, Funding Bills on Congressional Agenda

A key trucking provision tucked in an aviation reauthorization bill in the Senate and bills that would keep the U.S. Department of Transportation funded through fiscal 2019 await members of Congress when they return June 4 to Washington from the Memorial Day recess.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Canadian Government Publishes Final Rule on GHG, Glider Kits

The Canadian office of Environment and Climate Change published a final rule on greenhouse gas regulations pertaining to heavy-duty trucks and engines in Part 2 of the Gazette on May 30.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Trucking Interests Battle GOP Members of Congress on EPA Proposed Repeal of Glider Rule

A trucking industry-related coalition is engaged in a behind-the-scenes skirmish with two dozen Republican members of Congress over whether the Environmental Protection Agency should be required to conduct a regulatory impact analysis to support the agency’s proposal to repeal an Obama administration rule limiting the manufacture of glider kits.

May 31, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentTCA

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Says Volkswagen Settlement Funds Will Help Update Diesel Trucks

Connecticut is obtaining $7.5 million from the national Volkswagen settlement over emissions cheating and will use the funds to help replace aging diesel trucks and other equipment.

May 31, 2018