President Trump set a daunting goal for government agencies bound by complex procedures, ordering his department heads to kill two regulations for each new one they issue.
January 30, 2017GovernmentFuel
Indiana, Tennessee at Forefront of Possible Wave of Fuel-Tax Hikes
With the contentious 2016 election over and few officials on the ballot again until 2018, transportation stakeholders believe that the current state legislative sessions could see fuel taxes raised to cover large funding shortfalls. Only New Jersey, which has off-year elections, did so in 2016.
January 30, 2017Government
Infrastructure Lacking, Massachusetts Freight Plan Panel Says
With members including representatives of regional business and government agencies, a railroad and ports, a new advisory committee held its first meeting Jan. 26 to devise a state freight plan.
January 30, 2017Government
Trump to Require Two Rules Be Killed for Each New One Issued
President Donald Trump ordered government agencies on Jan. 30 to propose revoking two regulations for each new one they issue, fulfilling a promise he made shortly after his election.
January 30, 2017EditorialBusinessAutonomousGovernmentLogistics
Editorial: Trump’s Course and Trucking
President Trump is charting a new course for the nation. We don’t know where it will ultimately lead us, but during his short tenure the business community has been served notice that things are changing.
January 30, 2017PerspectiveBusinessGovernmentSafetyLogisticsTechnologyEquipment
Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes
The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It’s also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.
January 30, 2017Government
Trump’s Initial Moves Elicit Praise, Caution From Trucking
In his inaugural address as president of the United States, Donald Trump vowed to renegotiate trade agreements, boost the economy by reducing regulations, clamp down on immigration and spend more money to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.
January 30, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Congress Unlikely to Address Infrastructure During Trump’s First 100 Days, GOP Says
Republican leaders have yet to figure out when to proceed with legislation that would modernize freight corridors, structurally deficient bridges and old pipelines, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), policy chairman for the party in the Senate, told reporters on Jan. 25.
January 30, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Eno Center President: States ‘Not Waiting for Washington to Act’ on Infrastructure
States will continue to adopt funding programs meant to pay for big-ticket infrastructure projects amid federal inaction on a long-term plan, the chief of the Eno Center for Transportation said Jan. 27.
January 27, 2017BusinessLogisticsGovernment
Canadian Pacific's Wallace Takes Leave, Could Join Harrison Atop CSX
Mark Wallace, chief of staff at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., was put on a paid leave of absence on Jan. 27, prompting more speculation that Wallace and outgoing CEO Hunter Harrison will attempt to take over the reins at rival railroad CSX Corp. through private investor Paul Hilal of Mantle Ridge.
January 27, 2017