Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric truck maker’s progress.
December 18, 2023Transportation 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.
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Sentenced to Four Years
Biden’s Crackdown on Illegal Mergers Cemented With New Rules
Antitrust agencies have finalized an overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions.
December 18, 2023Southwest Reaches $140 Million Settlement for 2022 Meltdown
Southwest Airlines has come to a $140 million agreement to settle an investigation into a December 2022 incident when the airline canceled thousands of flights over the holidays.
December 18, 2023Wreaths Across America Salutes Critical Work of Truckers
ARLINGTON, Va. — Wreaths Across America showcased the critical work truck drivers do in support of its mission to honor fallen soldiers during its appreciation dinner Dec. 15.
December 18, 2023Treasury Issues Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Rules
The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Dec. 15 around tax credits for aviation fuel that reduces emissions of greenhouse gases compared with fuel made from crude oil.
December 18, 2023Congressional Politics Impede 2023 Legislative Agenda
WASHINGTON — In 2023, several high-profile federal policy proposals relevant to trucking were unable to cross the legislative finish line. The culprit: congressional politics.
December 18, 2023Idaho Truckers Encouraged to Change Vehicle Tag Expirations
Idaho truckers can change vehicle registration renewal dates to different days as the clock counts down to Dec. 31 when 4,000 commercial vehicles registration tags expire.
December 15, 2023Houthi Attacks Push Shipping Giants to Pause Red Sea Voyages
Attacks on merchant ships by Houthi militants near Yemen in the Red Sea have prompted trade disruption, with major vessel owners Maersk and Hapag-Lloyg halting trips through the area.
December 15, 2023Donated Project at Mexican Border to Improve Cargo Processing
Processing cargo from Mexico is expected to improve at a border land port of entry in Los Indios, Texas, due to a $1.5 million project donated to the federal government.
December 14, 2023ATA Leaders See Shared Emissions Challenges With EU
American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said European transportation leaders are facing regulatory challenges similar to those confronting U.S. fleets.
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