President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
November 12, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Exxon CEO Urges Trump to Stick With Paris Climate Pact
The chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp. on Nov. 12 discouraged President-elect Donald Trump from withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Paris climate pact.
November 12, 2024OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts Again
OPEC cut its oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next for a fourth consecutive month as it belatedly recognized a slowdown in top consumer China.
November 12, 2024Canada Orders Ports to Restart as Labor Disputes Choke Trade
Justin Trudeau鈥檚 government directed an independent labor board to end lockouts at Canada鈥檚 largest ports, as it did with railways in August, to avoid an economic disruption in the country.
November 12, 2024NHTSA Probes Whether Engines on 1.4 Million Hondas May Fail
DETROIT 鈥 The U.S. government鈥檚 highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
November 12, 2024EPA to Charge First 鈥楳ethane Fee鈥 for Oil and Gas Companies
WASHINGTON 鈥 Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule by the Biden administration.
November 12, 2024Pup Trailers Can Help Fleets Improve Efficiency, Lower Costs
Trucks pulling two 28-foot trailers, or 鈥減ups,鈥 have become common in the LTL segment as large fleets utilize these vehicle combinations to increase flexibility in their delivery networks.
November 12, 2024NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe
In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.
November 8, 2024Toyota Criticizes US Push for Rapid EV Adoption
鈥淭he whole EV ecosystem is ahead of the consumer,鈥 Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said, pointing to tailpipe emission rules from the EPA and California.
November 8, 2024Trump鈥檚 Win Sets Off Race to Complete Chip Subsidy Deals
The Biden administration is racing to complete CHIPS Act agreements, aiming to shore up one of its signature initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House.
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