An aviation policy bill that has yet to reach the floor in the U.S. Senate includes a key trucking provision, and is among the policy priorities for members of Congress returning to Washington after the July Fourth recess.
July 3, 2018Transportation 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 whatās happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Oil Surges Above $75 in New York as Supply Outages Outpace OPEC
Crude soared above $75 a barrel in New York for the first time since 2014 on signs global supply outages outweigh OPECās pledged production rise.
July 3, 2018Several States Phase In Fuel-Tax Increases
Fuel is now more expensive in seven states: Oklahoma, South Carolina, Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Vermont and Iowa.
July 3, 2018Japanese Government Envisions Cars in the Sky by 2020s
In a bid to achieve the practical use of self-driving flying cars in the 2020s, the government will establish a public-private council possibly within this year to discuss safety issues, technological development and other matters, Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
July 2, 2018Shortage of Drivers Slows Booming Truck Demand
Demand for new commercial trucks is surging as companies look to replace aging vehicles and freight volumes have jumped in recent months.
July 2, 2018Maine Governorās Latest Bonds Ploy Highlights Peril of Borrowing to Fix Stateās Roads
AUGUSTA, Maine ā There is probably nothing more unifying in Maineās contentious politics than borrowing lots of money to improve the stateās transportation system, but recent events at the State House have also showed why it may be a poor policy.
July 2, 2018Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Says Itās a āLittle Prematureā to Discuss US WTO Exit
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said itās a ālittle prematureā to discuss the U.S. withdrawing from the World Trade Organization as the Trump administration continues to look at ways to improve the global trade body.
July 2, 2018Not Waiting for Trump, Municipalities Are Funding Infrastructure
State and local government bond sales have tumbled this year, but itās not because theyāve given up on raising money to fix Americaās roads, schools and bridges.
July 2, 2018Go Beyond Compliant
What does it take for drivers and assets to be worthy of your companyās name? After all, they represent your company in a highly visible way every day they are on the road as your moving billboards. Fleetworthy believes the only way to safeguard your business ā and the publicās safety ā is to operate at a higher standard. To insist on not just meeting the minimum standard requirements, but exceeding them.
June 30, 2018Thousands of Kansas Truckers Will Be Trained to Combat Human Trafficking
Jesse Pilant tries to avoid any unsavory places while driving, but that hasnāt stopped him from seeing women and young girls going from truck to truck late at night.
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