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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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160 US Carrier Bankruptcies Idle 4,510 Trucks in 4th Quarter

The freight-hauling capacity of at least 4,510 heavy-duty U.S. trucks evaporated during the last three months of 2016 as 160 fleets shuttered their doors and quit the industry, according to a study by investment firm Avondale Partners.

March 20, 2017
BusinessGovernmentSafetyLogisticsTechnologyEquipment

Truckload Driver Pay Inches Up in 4th Quarter

Salaries for truckload drivers rose at the low rate of 0.04 point in the fourth quarter year-over-year, according to the latest National Transportation Institute index (or 0.03% on a preliminary basis), the slowest in 2016.

March 20, 2017
Government

White House Seeks Public Input on Reorganizing Federal Agencies

The White House is asking the public to weigh in on its plan for enhancing efficiency throughout federal agencies, according to an executive order President Trump signed March 13.

March 20, 2017
Government

Trump’s ‘Skinny’ Budget ‘Just the Beginning’ of Process, Says Secretary Chao

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao followed up on the White House’s so-called “skinny” budget to reassure the public about the department’s commitment to safety amid proposed cuts.

March 17, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

TIGER Grants Unfunded in Trump’s First Budget Pitch

The U.S. Department of Transportation grants designed to assist states and municipalities with advancing significant infrastructure projects would be denied funds under President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal unveiled March 16.

March 16, 2017
Government

White House Seeks Public Input for Government Overhaul

Suggestions from the public on how to enhance efficiency at federal agencies will be collected beginning March 16, according to an executive order President Trump signed in the beginning of the week.

March 15, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Panelists Push for Better Crash Data at Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Truck Safety

Improving truck crash data and monitoring high-risk carriers are a couple of key factors that will lead to improved heavy-truck safety, a panel of truck experts told a Senate Commerce subcommittee March 14.

March 14, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

FMCSA to Review ELDs, Entry-Level Policies at MATS

Federal trucking regulators intend to host seminars on the minimum training requirements for entry-level drivers and the implementation plan for electronic logging devices at the Mid-America Trucking Show next week.

March 14, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 14: The View From Jim Burnley

Former U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Burnley weighs in on regulations, P3s, TIGER grants and more in a one-on-one interview with TT's Eugene Mulero. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 14, 2017
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Cities Shop for $10 Billion of Electric Vehicles to Defy Trump

Dozens of U.S. cities are willing to buy $10 billion of electric cars and trucks to show skeptical automakers there’s demand for low-emission vehicles, just as President Trump seeks to review pollution standards the industry opposes.

March 14, 2017