The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver of fuel rules in four Midwest states to address shortages tied to a power outage at an Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery in Joliet, Ill.
August 1, 2024Transportation Compliance News
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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Senate Panel Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers
A committee in the U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that would facilitate commercial drivers applications for security credentials.
July 31, 2024Text Message Scammers Seek Fake Toll Fees in Multiple States
The FBI and tolling operators across the nation are issuing warnings about smishing text message scams asking people to pay fake toll charges on fraudulent websites.
July 31, 2024Fed Weighs Potential Rate Cut, First in Four Years
With the end of their two-year fight against inflation in sight, Federal Reserve officials are likely July 31 to set the stage for the first cut to their key interest rate in four years, a major shift in policy that could eventually lower borrowing costs for U.S. consumers and businesses.
July 31, 2024Transportation Jobs Up in July ADP Data; Overall Hiring Slows
US companies added the fewest number of workers since the start of the year and wage growth slowed, consistent with signs of a softer labor demand. But the transportation sector showed resilience.
July 31, 2024Tesla in Fatal Washington Crash Was Using Self-Driving System
DETROIT Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the companys Full Self Driving system.
July 31, 2024British Columbia Opens High-Tech Truck Station
British Columbia has opened a new commercial vehicle inspection station and rest area with parking for short-term and longhaul truckers on western Canadas Highway 16.
July 30, 2024Norfolk Southern Accused of Delaying Amtrak Passenger Trains
U.S. authorities accused Norfolk Southern Corp. of causing repeated delays of Amtrak passenger trains along a lengthy route spanning New York City to New Orleans.
July 30, 2024US Lawmakers Push for Safer Roads as Recess Begins
Before leaving Washington for their August recess, congressional transportation leaders renewed calls for improving safety along the countrys mobility corridors.
July 30, 2024Delaware Bridge Tolls to Rise 20% on Sept. 1
Tolls on Delaware bridges will increase by 20% for all types of vehicles starting Sept. 1 the first such increase in 13 years as the state seeks funding to pay for infrastructure improvements.
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