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July 26, 2021Transportation 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.
CARB Approves Amendments to Onboard Diagnostic System Regulations
California Air Resources Board members have unanimously approved amendments to light-, medium- and heavy-truck onboard diagnostic system regulations that will require more data to be stored by the OBD systems, and address issues regarding several malfunction monitors.
July 26, 2021New Trouble for Infrastructure Talks as Pressure Mounts
WASHINGTON Senators were running into new problems July 26 as they raced to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal with pressure mounting on all sides to show progress on President Joe Bidens top priority.
July 26, 2021ATRI's Dan Murray Wins J.R. 'Bob' Halladay Award
The Trucking Association Executives Council honored American Transportation Research Institute Senior Vice President Dan Murray with the prestigious J.R. Bob Halladay Award.
July 26, 2021US, Mexico Fail to Resolve Trade Dispute for Cars
The U.S. and Mexico failed to resolve a dispute over trade rules for cars during a meeting this week, threatening the goal of boosting regional manufacturing under their new trade pact.
July 23, 2021GM Issues Second Bolt Recall for Faulty Batteries
DETROIT General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
July 23, 2021Biden Team Plans for Chips Funding Before Congress Acts
The Biden administration is laying the groundwork to spend roughly $52 billion on semiconductor research and manufacturing even as its awaiting congressional approval of the funding, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.
July 22, 2021Infrastructure Negotiations Continue; Senators Seek Details on Bill
Negotiations for a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure package in the U.S. Senate remain tenuous as strong Republican opposition challenges a plan by Democratic leaders to schedule a key floor vote in the waning days of July.
July 22, 2021St. Louis Park, Minn., Considers Truck Parking Restrictions
Officials in St. Louis Park, Minn., are moving forward with an ordinance that would limit truck parking.
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