President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation will be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.
May 15, 2020Transportation 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.
US Economy Hits Record Lows in April Retail, Factory Data
U.S. retail sales and factory output registered the steepest declines on record in April, illustrating a recession so deep that it likely will take years to fully recover.
May 15, 2020FMCSA Denies PTS Worldwide Request to Split Sleeper Berth Time
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a five-year exemption request by Department of Defense highly sensitive cargo carrier PTS Worldwide to split sleeper berth hours into segments of 4/6, 5/5 or 6/4 hours.
May 15, 2020Truck Stops Providing Essential Services to Truckers, Navigating the Downturn
Like truck drivers, truck stops are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. But they are still open, working to ensure drivers have the essentials they need.
May 14, 2020Oil Jumps to Five-Week High Amid Optimistic Demand Outlook
Oil surged to the highest level since early April on an improving outlook for crude demand, alongside a rally in broader markets.
May 14, 202010 Actions You Can Take Today to Avoid Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums
The start of 2020 has been chaotic to say the least. This is on top of rising insurance premiums and increased nuclear verdicts. While most fleets experience double-digit-percentage coverage increases, what can you do to lower – or maintain - your premiums, reduce your liabilities and protect your fleet?
May 14, 2020FMCSA Publishes Final HOS Rule, Granting Flexibility to Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its long-awaited final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations in a move intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers.
May 14, 2020UPS Adds Indiana Airport to Cargo Network
The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority on May 13 approved a long-term lease and easement access agreement with UPS Inc. that will allow the company to begin express air shipment operations later this year.
May 14, 2020Police Visit Tesla Plant, Underscoring Confusion on Lockdown Loosening
Police visited Tesla Inc.’s sole U.S. car plant May 13 to assess whether the electric car maker was adhering to safety protocols agreed to with the county that Elon Musk publicly said he would defy earlier in the week.
May 14, 2020Emergency Relief Legislation Shifts Focus From Funding Bills
Debates on COVID-19-related economic measures, which dominate the agenda on Capitol Hill, are overshadowing must-pass legislation that would keep the government funded through fiscal 2021.
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