DETROIT — Federal highway safety officials want Tesla to tell them how and why it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles equipped with the company’s Autopilot system.
May 7, 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.
NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Autopilot Fix
Suspicious Chinese Frying Oil Hurting US Biofuels Business
China is flooding the U.S. with used cooking oil that the biofuel industry says may be tainted, hurting American farmers and President Joe Biden’s push to promote climate-friendly energy.
May 7, 2024Most CMV Drivers Killed in 2022 Crashes Weren't Buckled Up
Safety experts and regulators have for years been alerting truck drivers about the dangers of not wearing seat belts, and the results have been tragic for those who did not heed the warnings.
May 7, 2024Diesel Price Sheds 5.3¢ to $3.894 a Gallon
The national average diesel price slid 5.3 cents a gallon to settle below $3.90 for the first time in 13 weeks, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 6.
May 6, 2024°®¶¹´«Ã½ndy’s NTSB Reappointment Before Senate
The nomination of Jennifer °®¶¹´«Ã½ndy to continue leading the National Transportation Safety Board awaits a vote in the Senate.
May 6, 2024End of Tolls Coming for Alabama’s Foley Beach Express Bridge
A toll-free ride across the Foley Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach, Ala., will be a reality for the first time in more than 20 years now that the state has reached a deal to purchase the span.
May 6, 2024Report: ATRI Study Examines Renewable Diesel Benefits
There are operational and #environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute. Â
May 6, 2024CVSA Mulls Another Personal Conveyance Guidance Request
Twice in the past four years, CVSA has failed to persuade FMCSA to strengthen guidance for stopping a rise in truckers improperly using personal conveyance to stretch the hours they drive.
May 6, 2024ATA, 8 Others Ask EPA to Adjust Biofuel Output Volumes
Renewable fuel production targets are too low to sustain the sector and have resulted in shuttered biofuel companies, a consortium of trade associations stated in a letter to EPA's Michael Regan.
May 3, 2024Oregon Spends $2.1M in Federal Grant to Train Truck Drivers
Hundreds of newly minted commercial truck drivers are on the road in Oregon thanks to a state group’s decision to allocate a large chunk of a federal grant to driver training.
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