The U.S. and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations over claims to an Arctic seabed that may be rich in oil and is of growing strategic importance as Russia and China ramp up their presence.
September 24, 2024Transportation 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, Canada to Negotiate Boundary to Oil-Rich Arctic Seabed
ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials
The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.
September 23, 2024IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover
The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.
September 23, 2024Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.
September 23, 2024US Ports Gear Up for Strike as Deadline Nears
Some 45,000 dockworkers at every major eastern and Gulf coast port are threatening to strike Oct. 1.
September 23, 2024Madison Debuts Wisconsin’s First Electric Garbage Trucks
Wisconsin’s capital city has introduced its first electric garbage trucks, marking the state’s first deployment of fully electric Class 8 refuse tractors.
September 20, 2024House Backs Measure to Overturn Biden Auto Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House approved a resolution that would overturn a new Biden administration rule on automobile emissions.
September 20, 2024Continental Tire to Open First US Distribution Center
Continental Tire announced Sept. 19 that Dallas-Fort Worth would be home to the company’s first fully owned tire distribution center in the United States.
September 20, 2024US Warns Allies Russia Seeking to Disrupt Cargo Shipping
The U.S. has warned its allies that Russia is targeting cargo shipping companies as it seeks to disrupt Ukraine’s partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 20, 2024US Awards $3 Billion for EV Battery Production in 14 States
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles.
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