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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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Maryland Bill to Restore Highway User Revenue Poised to Become Law

After years of calling to restore highway user revenue, transportation advocates may see the funding return by fiscal 2020.

April 5, 2018
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Gribbin Departure, Delayed Trump Agenda Don’t Deter Infrastructure Advocates

President Donald Trump’s acknowledgment that his infrastructure proposal would likely be legislated after the midterm elections, coupled with the recent departure of the administration’s top infrastructure adviser, has slowed momentum on efforts to boost funding for transportation systems.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety

A Day at the Inspection Pit

Photos from Level I inspections in Virginia two days after the ELD mandate soft-enforcement period ended.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

SoCal Regulators See Chance to Rein in Freight Pollution

Over and over in their decadeslong war on smog, Southern California regulators have failed to use a powerful tool against ports, warehouses and other freight and logistics hubs that are magnets for air pollution.

April 5, 2018
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Self-Driving Cars Are On North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s Radar

The fatal crash involving an Uber self-driving car in Arizona last month has not dissuaded the North Carolina Turnpike Authority from urging companies to test autonomous vehicles on the Triangle Expressway in western Wake County.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Autonomous Vehicle Policy Legislation Awaits Senate Action

Legislation meant to facilitate the development of self-driving cars awaiting floor consideration in the Senate is among the measures on the chamber’s docket when senators return to Capitol Hill April 9 from the Easter recess.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA Hires Dan Horvath as New Safety Policy Director

American Trucking Associations has hired Dan Horvath to serve as its new director of safety policy, according to an April 4 announcement.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Ford Concerned NAFTA Rule Changes Wouldn’t Preserve US Jobs

Ford Motor Co., the largest producer of cars and trucks in the United States, remains concerned about major modifications to the North American Free Trade Agreement, even after President Donald Trump’s negotiators were said to have softened demands.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Stoneridge Seeks FMCSA Exemption to Allow Camera Monitoring System

Stoneridge Inc. has requested an exemption to allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles with the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System installed as an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by federal regulations. Stoneridge said it has developed, tested and manufactured the digital camera system to improve safety by providing truck and bus drivers with an enhanced field of view.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Republicans Warn Trump a Trade War Risks Party’s Chances in November

Republicans are warning President Donald Trump that a trade war with China would deal an economic blow to politically important areas of the country that will cost the party in November’s congressional elections.

April 5, 2018