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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.

GovernmentBusiness

FMCSA Gives Ag Haulers 90-Day Extension on Waiver From ELD Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the electronic logging device rule for agriculture-related transportation.

March 14, 2018
GovernmentLogistics

TIGER Grants Address Freight Movement, Bridge Rehabilitation

Projects that will address truck movement are included in the most recent round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Fee ‘Seems to Capture All Users,’ Rep. Graves Says

With policymakers debating the thorny issue of infrastructure “pay-fors,” the top highways policymaker recently touted a vehicle-miles-traveled fee as a funding approach capable of addressing the country’s needs.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentSafety

Michigan’s D+ Infrastructure Grade Signals Funding Need, Lead Engineer Says

Michigan’s D+ infrastructure grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers is indicative of funding challenges the state has faced for years, according to one of the engineers.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentLogistics

Nebraska TIGER Grant Will Ease Truck Traffic in Lincoln Area

Nebraska’s Lincoln South Beltway project, partially supported through a recent round of federal grants, is projected to ease traffic by diverting trucks around the city rather than through it.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

TRALA Requests ELD Exemption Through Dec. 31

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association requested an exemption from the electronic logging device mandate through the end of the year for property-carrying trucks rented for 30 days or fewer, according to a document published in the Federal Register March 13.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Chief Signals Showdown With California on Tailpipe Standards

The Trump administration’s chief environmental regulator signaled a coming showdown with California, warning the state won’t dictate the future of ambitious automobile fuel economy regulations enacted by the Obama administration.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port Association Calls for More TIGER Grants

Seaport-related projects should receive more attention from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program, according to the leader of the American Association of Port Authorities.

March 13, 2018
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Slips 1.6¢ to $2.976 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.6 cents to $2.976 as the price of a barrel of crude slipped to $61 as analysts expected U.S. production to continue at a high level. Trucking’s main fuel has seen five consecutive declines totaling 11 cents.

March 12, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

California Highway Patrol Program Catches L.A. Cargo Crooks

The California Highway Patrol Cargo Theft Interdiction Program in February arrested 15 members of a suspected theft crew in Los Angeles County following a seven-month investigation of organized commercial burglary. The total value of the stolen cargo was more than $1 million.

March 12, 2018