The National Transportation Safety Board called on the federal government to make mandatory the installation of forward-collision-avoidance systems on all new motor vehicles, including large trucks.
June 15, 2015Transportation 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.
Grain Shippers Seek Relief From STB on Rail Rates
Grain shippers and freight railroads last week clashed over rates and regulatory review procedures before the Surface Transportation Board, which is searching for new methods for handling agricultural products cases.
June 15, 2015Advisory Board Could Recommend Hair Testing for Drivers This Summer
ROCKVILLE, Md. – An advisory board that explores scientific evidence to support possible changes or additions to federal drug testing requirements is on track this summer to issue a recommendation that hair specimens be approved for the pre-employment screening of truck drivers and other “safety sensitive” federal workers.
June 12, 2015Obama’s Fast-Track Trade Measure Blocked by House Democrats
House Democrats handed President Barack Obama an embarrassing defeat on his trade agenda, blocking final passage of fast-track negotiating authority just hours after he made a rare visit to Capitol Hill to seek their support.
June 12, 2015Port of Virginia Sets TEU Record in May
The Port of Virginia said it set a record for 20-foot-equivalent unit volume in May, eclipsing the previous record that was set in March.
June 12, 2015FHWA Schedules Online Meeting on Size, Weight Study June 18
The Federal Highway Administration has scheduled an online meeting June 18 to discuss its most recent study on truck size and weight limits.
June 12, 2015LaHood Headlines Senate Hearing on Highway Funding June 18
Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will headline a Senate Finance panel hearing June 18 focusing on highway funding.
June 12, 2015EPA Seen Siding With Engine Makers in Truck-Efficiency Rules
The Obama administration is poised to deliver a victory to engine makers at the expense of truck manufacturers in the next stage of the U.S. government’s plan to tackle climate change.
June 12, 2015Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Gradually Reduce Fuel Tax
Legislation that would gradually reduce the federal gas tax over the next five years to 3.7 cents per gallon was introduced by Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) on June 10.
June 11, 2015FMCSA Denies Truck Window-Tinting Application
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied an exemption application from a group seeking to tint truck windows more than federal limits allow.
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