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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.

Government, Business

Cuomo Moves Deadline to Decide on N.Y. Independent Contractor Bill

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has used a legislative loophole to extend the time he has to consider a bill that would redefine trucking independent contractors under state law.

January 2, 2014
Government, Business

Trottenberg Leaves DOT for NYC Post

Polly Trottenberg, undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, will leave that post to become New York City’s transportation  commissioner under new Mayor Bill de Blasio.

January 2, 2014
Government

Connecticut Snow-Removal Law Takes Effect

Truckers running in Connecticut who cause injury or damage because they failed to remove snow or ice from their vehicles could now be hit with large fines.

January 2, 2014
Government, Business

Mich., N.J., Vermont Declare HOS Waivers

Three states — Michigan, New Jersey and Vermont — have suspended parts of the federal driver hours-of-service rule due to an ongoing propane shortage.

December 31, 2013
Government

FMCSA Shuts Down S.C. Truckers

A South Carolina father and son and their trucking operations were shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as “imminent hazards to public safety,†the agency said Dec. 31.

December 31, 2013
Government

Feds Schedule Comment Session on Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will gather public opinion on setting up knowledge testing for new applicants seeking authority to operate as motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders.

December 30, 2013
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Year in Review: Regulatory Successes, Growth of Budget Highlight ‘Challenging Year,’ Graves Says

It many ways, 2013 was a good year for American Trucking Associations.

December 27, 2013
Government, Business

Group Requests Exemption from New Bond Level for All Brokers

The Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents has asked the federal government to exempt all brokers from the new requirement that they each obtain surety bonds of at least $75,000.

December 27, 2013
Business, Government

DOT Urges Ignition Interlocks for Drunken-Driving Offenders

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued guidelines to help states develop programs to require first-time drunken driving offenders use ignition interlocks that prevent them from operating vehicles after drinking.

December 24, 2013
Government, Business

Senator Introduces Bill to Roll Back HOS Provision

Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) has introduced a bill that would suspend the latest changes to the 34-hour restart provision of the hours-of-service rule for truck drivers.

December 24, 2013