The Texas Trucking Association and another advocacy group have filed a friend of the court brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking that it reject a $100 million lower-court accident verdict against Werner Enterprises.
February 28, 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.
McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader Post-Election
Republican Mitch McConnell will step down as his partys leader in the Senate after the November election, he said.
February 28, 2024California Offers Online CDL Renewals
California has made it easier for truck drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses through a new online option that is part of the states customer-focused digital transformation.
February 28, 2024US Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in Fourth Quarter
WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 28.
February 28, 2024Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal
Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.
February 27, 2024Carrier Uses Arkansas Grant for Electric Yard Truck
An Arkansas state environmental grant for $166,023 has helped truckload carrier Continental Express modernize its operations with an all-electric spotter truck at a Nestl矇 USA plant.
February 27, 2024Port of L.A. Updates From Gene Seroka
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka talks with TT's Dan Ronan about growth at the port and challenges in early 2024 following the successful completion of a labor agreement in 2023.
February 27, 2024Gas Vehicles Currently Cheaper to Fuel Than EVs
With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economical to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.
February 27, 2024Factory Orders Tick Up in January
Orders placed with factories for business equipment barely rose in January after falling the prior month, suggesting firms are restraining their investment amid an uncertain outlook.
February 27, 2024Norfolk Southern Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Plan
OMAHA, Neb. Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors seeking to take control of the railroad.
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