American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.
August 28, 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.
CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern
California Receives $150 Million for EV Charging Ports
U.S. officials awarded California nearly $150 million for the construction of more than 9,200 electric vehicle charging ports in an attempt to make zero-emission cars attractive to drivers.
August 28, 2024States Boost CDL Training to Tackle Local Driver Shortages
A handful of states are taking varied approaches to bolster the ranks of commercial truck drivers in the nation.
August 28, 2024Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal
Train movements at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City are almost back to normal after a short lockout of unionized workers, according to data provider RailState.
August 28, 2024Questions Grow About Safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’
Driver experiences and crashes involving Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system have drawn the attention of federal regulators.
August 28, 2024California Trucking Association Ends AB 5 Legal Fight
The California Trucking Association is ending its yearslong legal battle against the state’s controversial AB 5 worker reclassification law.
August 28, 2024FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues
BNSF is generally striving to improve safety, but that message doesn’t always reach workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns, according to an assessment.
August 28, 2024Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck
The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.
August 27, 2024Key Bridge Insurer Pays Maryland Agency $350 Million
The Maryland Transportation Authority received a $350 million insurance payout from Chubb, the Key Bridge’s insurer, to be applied to cleanup and rebuilding the span that collapsed in March.
August 27, 2024Port of Seattle Investigates Cyberattack at Airport
SEATTLE — An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day as Port of Seattle officials worked to restore service.
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