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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.

Government

FMCSA Delays New Driver Training Rule Because of Trump

In the agency’s first reaction to a Jan. 20 presidential directive freezing and delaying many new regulatory actions, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials said they are postponing the effective date of the entry-level driver training final rule.

February 2, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Rail Industry Urges Flexible Regulatory Structure at Senate Hearing

A leading railroad association urged balance Feb. 1 during a hearing on how overregulation could stifle economic growth.

February 2, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Sen. Fischer Unveils Infrastructure Funding Proposal

Legislation that would transfer revenue into the federal Highway Trust Fund from U.S. Customs and Border Protection was unveiled this week by the top trucking authorizer in the Senate, a move aimed at addressing the country’s outdated and deficient transportation network.

February 2, 2017
BusinessGovernmentLogistics

Consumer Comfort Increases on Optimism About Economy

American consumer sentiment climbed last week as views on the economy matched the highest level since 2007, according to figures in the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released Feb 2.

February 2, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Megaload Rule Change Finds Backing of Idaho Senate Transportation Committee

The Idaho Transportation Department received legislative approval Jan. 31 for a rule change that lays the foundation for a statewide permitting system for oversize trucks.

February 1, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

FedEx Touts Twin 33s at House Hearing on Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.

February 1, 2017
Government

Specter of Global Trade War Rises as Trump Puts ‘America First’

World leaders aren’t taking Donald Trump’s trade barbs lying down.

, February 1, 2017
Government

Trump Donates $10,000 to Rural Illinois FedEx Driver

A 24-year-old FedEx delivery driver from a rural Illinois town received the donation of a lifetime Jan. 30 — from President Trump, The Washington Post reports.

February 1, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 31: Infrastructure Needs? Wait Your Turn

There are many infrastructure projects in America that need immediate attention. Just don't define 'immediate' as the first 200 days of the Trump administration. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 31, 2017
Government

Senate Confirms Elaine Chao as Department of Transportation Secretary

The country’s top transportation officer will be Elaine Chao after the Senate voted to confirm her Jan. 31.

January 31, 2017