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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

SBTC Announces Lawsuit Against Indiana Department of Revenue

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition, a trade group representing truckers, carriers and brokers, said it is suing the Indiana Department of Revenue for $1 billion.

November 30, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Key Lawmakers Defend ELD Mandate

WASHINGTON — A fast-approaching mandate on electronic logging devices would enhance safety across the trucking and freight sectors, Democrats on the House Small Business Committee said Nov. 29.

November 29, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

FAA Warns of Drone Collision Risks With Airplanes

The millions of small civilian drones plying the nation’s skies can cause significant damage to airliners and business jets in a midair collision, new research commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration concluded.

November 28, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Passes Tax Reform Bill

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans came closer to delivering for President Donald Trump his first major legislative achievement Dec. 2 when the Senate advanced a tax reform bill, 51 to 49, along party lines.

November 28, 2017
GovernmentEquipmentTCA

First New Hampshire Turnpike Toll Hike in 10 Years Proposed

A proposed 50% increase in turnpike tolls - the first systemwide hike in 10 years - would speed up existing reconstruction projects on Interstate 293 in Manchester, N.H., in Concord, N.H. and on the Seacoast; fund new projects; and eliminate the two ramp tolls at the F.E. Everett Turnpike exits in Merrimack, N.H. according to a new state report.

November 28, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Democrats Pull Out of Trump Meeting After He Says Deal to Avoid Shutdown Is Unlikely

The top two Democratic leaders in Congress pulled out of a meeting with President Donald Trump Nov. 28 after he tweeted that a budget deal with them was unlikely, raising the odds that the U.S. government will partially shut down next week.

November 28, 2017
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Seeks Approval to Study Driver Commuting Times

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget to study the safety effects of excessive motor carrier operator work commutes — primarily those exceeding 150 minutes.

November 28, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 27: Congress’ End-of-the-Year Tasks

With December fast approaching, congressional leaders are rushing to finalize an ambitious to-do list that includes tax reform, funding for the federal government, immigration policy and disaster relief for regions struck by hurricanes. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Cummins' Tim Proctor on Customizing Power Solutions

Video: Cummins' Tim Proctor, left, talks with TT's Roger Gilroy about meeting the fuel economy needs of customers who are concerned about global warming.

November 22, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

USDOT Boosts Emergency Aid for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive additional funds to help agencies there pay for highway infrastructure that was damaged by back-to-back hurricanes in September, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Nov. 22.

November 22, 2017