In the two years since President Biden signed the measure into law, the Commerce Department indicated it has announced more than $30 billion in private sector investments across 15 states.
August 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Post-9/11 Studies Considered ‘Pier Protection’ at Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Engineering studies commissioned by the state of Maryland in the early 2000s considered the possibility of a “ship impact†at the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
August 12, 2024Oil Refiners in US Slow Down, Stoking Global Glut Worries
Some of the top U.S. oil refiners are throttling back operations at their facilities this quarter, adding to concerns that a global glut of crude is forming.
August 12, 2024Texas Opens Two I-10 Rest Areas With Parking for 116 Trucks
The Texas Department of Transportation has replaced a pair of rest areas near Van Horn on I-10 that boast two of its largest commercial vehicle parking areas to accommodate 116 trucks.
August 9, 2024CHIPS Act Turns 2, Stays on Track
The Biden administration is nearly finished dividing up $39 billion in grants under the CHIPS and Science Act, the landmark legislation aimed at revitalizing the semiconductor industry.
August 9, 2024Trucking Insurance Concerns Go Beyond High Premiums
Although high premiums have been a top concern, industry leaders and state regulators have taken action to curb other insurance challenges that greatly affect the industry at large.
August 9, 2024How Carriers Are Taming Insurance Costs
Insurance costs have been Âsteadily increasing post-COVID amid high inflation, increased labor and equipment costs, and larger settlements. Here's what fleets are doing to combat them.
August 9, 2024WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement
China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.
August 9, 2024Fleets Balance Risk and Reward in Truck Lease Agreements
Industry leaders advise that if structured fairly, truck lease-purchase agreements can be vital to the trucking industry.
August 8, 2024ATA Celebrates Win as Trucker Tax Proposal Rejected
A committee of the Multistate Tax Commission failed to muster a vote in support of the tax-basis change after ATA made it clear that its 50-state federation would strongly oppose the idea.
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