Several senior executives at a key government regulatory body responsible for overseeing safety of the pipeline system will depart in the next three months, according to a memo.
February 27, 2025Transportation 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.
Pipeline Safety Agencys Senior Leaders Exit Amid Trump Push
Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
A Senate panel recently approved the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary. The vote was 15-13 along party lines.
February 27, 2025Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft
A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nations supply chain.
February 27, 2025Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development
The state had previously OKd the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.
February 27, 2025US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025
The Port of Long Beach reported its strongest January on record,largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.
February 27, 2025Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Will Proceed March 4
President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
February 27, 2025Trucking Firms Relieved as Google Extends Cookie Use
Employed by ad tech companies to track where you go on the web, cookies have been used since the mid-90s by truckers and others to create a profile of your internet buying habits.
February 27, 2025EU Pushes Back Against Trumps Caustic Claims on Tariffs
The EU wasnt formed to screw anyone, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after President Donald Trump said the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States.
February 27, 2025Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency
President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency an emergency Democrats say is a sham.
February 26, 2025Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected
New research suggests President Donald Trumps latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.
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