Republican leaders say they lack time to finalize fiscal 2018 funding legislation by Dec. 8, which is when funding for the federal government is set to expire, which could limit the chances of advancing a truck-centric meal and rest break provision.
November 21, 2017Government
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for No More Toll Roads
Texas will not be setting up more toll roads, despite plans recently unveiled by the state’s Department of Transportation to build toll lanes on Interstate 35 East, Gov. Greg Abbott said.
November 21, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Penske Launches Driver App for ELD Compliance
Penske Truck Leasing Co. launched a mobile app that will allow rental truck drivers to comply with the federal mandate for electronic logging devices and to access other information that enhances productivity.
November 21, 2017GovernmentBusiness
DOT Extends Comment Period on Its Regulatory Review to Dec. 1
The U.S. Department of Transportation has extended the public comment period to Dec. 1 on its review of a number of existing “economically significant rulemakings” ranging from a final rule on Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to a final rule establishing minimum training requirements for entry-level commercial motor vehicle operators.
November 21, 2017GovernmentBusinessFuel
Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $2.912 a Gallon as Oil Slips
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.3 cent to $2.912 a gallon, marking its first decline in more than a month, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 20.
November 20, 2017Government
Senate Expected to Vote on FMCSA Nominee Ray Martinez After Break
The nominee to lead the country’s regulatory agency for commercial trucks and buses is expected to come up for a vote in the Senate before the end of the year, aides familiar with the nomination told Transport Topics on Nov. 20.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Capitol Christmas Tree Hauled by Award-Winning Montana Owner-Operator
The nation soon will celebrate lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which has been hauled by veteran driver Larry Spiekermeier for Whitewood Transport.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Gautreaux Starts as No. 2 at FMCSA
The country’s regulatory agency for trucks and buses has a new deputy administrator in Cathy Gautreaux.
November 20, 2017GovernmentEquipmentFuel
TransCanada Wins Approval to Build Keystone XL in Nebraska
TransCanada Corp. won Nebraska’s permission to build its long-delayed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline across the state.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyEditorial
Editorial: Following the Rules
In less than a month, the business of trucking will change. That’s the consensus of most when it comes to the federal mandate for use of electronic logging devices for the majority of truck drivers. The law is set to take effect Dec. 18, and we believe it’s a good thing for the industry.
November 19, 2017