Transportation Compliance News

About Government 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.

GovernmentBusiness

California Challenges EPA Over Auto Emissions Rollback

California isnt rolling over as the Trump administration moves to toss Obama-era vehicle emission standards.

May 1, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross: NAFTA Talks Could Extend Past May

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said talks to revamp NAFTA could drag on for months, even as negotiators step up the pace of discussions to reach an agreement as soon as this month.

May 1, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

US Factory Managers Concerned About Effects of Trumps Tariffs

Very concerning. Two products eliminated. Commodity prices rising. Business planning is at a standstill. Thats what a few American manufacturers said theyre facing as the Trump administration weighs tariffs on imported metals and Chinese products, creating uncertainty for companies that by most other accounts are going gangbusters.

May 1, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

California Court Ruling Targets Independent Contractor Classification

In a ruling that could change the workplace status of people across the state, the California Supreme Court made it harder April 30 for employers to classify their workers as independent contractors.

May 1, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Danish Freight Forwarder DSV Assesses Trumps Tariff Threats

One of Europes biggest trucking companies is trying to figure out how its business will be affected by a potential tariff war between the United States and the European Union.

May 1, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

US Economy Hits Milestone as Fed Tries to Keep Growth Rolling

With the calendars turn from April to May, the U.S. economic expansion has become the nations second-longest on record.

May 1, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

Get Ready for the Most Expensive Driving Season in Years

Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer. Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and expected to climb higher, pushing up gasoline prices along the way.

April 30, 2018
GovernmentBusinessPerspective

Opinion: New Lease Accounting Rules May Hit Smaller, Private Carriers Hardest

Updated lease accounting rules that take effect in December promise to keep finance and accounting executives busy this year.

April 30, 2018
GovernmentLogistics

Vietnam Airlines Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue

Vietnam Airlines CEO Duong Tri Thanh said his company is looking to start a dedicated cargo unit.

April 30, 2018
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Pentagon Might Obtain Self-Driving Vehicles First

Forget Uber, Waymo and Tesla: The next big name in self-driving vehicles could be the Pentagon.

April 30, 2018