Electric aircraft such as drones could account for 30% of same-day package deliveries by 2040 as network scale dramatically brings down costs, according to L.E.K. Consulting.
February 16, 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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration offering regulatory relief to truckers involved in coronavirus-related assistance efforts.
February 16, 2021Infrastructure Initiatives Remain a Top Priority for Congress, White House
Infrastructure and transportation policymakers are in the process of preparing legislation on freight, climate, highways and autonomous vehicles. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 16, 2021PennDOT Gets $407.2 Million for Road, Bridge Projects
PennDOT received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program.
February 16, 2021Dems to Push Clean Energy Tax Breaks in Infrastructure Plan
House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal unveiled plans to pursue tax breaks for renewable energy as a way to ease the shift away from fossil fuels in President Joe Biden’s upcoming infrastructure bill.
February 12, 2021Amazon Sues N.Y. Attorney General, Claiming Excessive COVID Demands
Amazon .com Inc. is suing the New York State attorney general, arguing that she’s exceeding her authority in seeking to penalize the company for alleged failures in its pandemic safety protocols and treatment of workers at New York City warehouses.
February 12, 2021Biden Team Cool to Preflight Virus Tests Floated by Buttigieg
President Joe Biden’s administration isn’t seriously considering an imminent coronavirus testing requirement for domestic U.S. flights, people familiar with the matter said.
February 12, 2021New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $87 Million in Rail, Port Funding
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the availability of $87 million for port and rail improvements in an effort to enhance the state’s trade corridors,
February 12, 2021Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to Six-Month Low
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.
February 12, 2021Illinois Launches Program to Promote Supply Chain Management Training
Illinois officials and the Association for Supply Chain Management have partnered to launch a job-training program.
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