New York state economic development incentives helped persuade Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp. to invest $4 million to expand its Akron facility.Â
December 13, 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.
Whiting to Make Lightweight Doors for Green Delivery Trucks
GSA to Overhaul Remote Alaskan Border Facility
The U.S. is planning to rebuild an aging land entry port along a remote Alaskan freight route where document exchanges take place in temperatures that often plunge 50 degrees below zero.
December 12, 2023US Argues Trevor Milton Needs Long Prison Term as Deterrent
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton should serve about a decade in prison for misleading investors about the future of the electric truck maker, U.S. prosecutors said.
December 12, 2023NHTSA to Set Standard for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech
U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunken or impaired driving.
December 12, 202360 Seconds: FMCSA Administrator Set to Appear Before House Panel
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Robin Hutcheson will discuss implementation of the 2021 infrastructure law. Read more in Capitol Agenda.
December 12, 2023Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024
Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation’s commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers’ radar for 2024.
December 12, 2023FMCSA Issues Notice of Sexual Assault Enforcement Policy
FMCSA has issued a notice of enforcement policy that regulations require disqualification of drivers convicted of using a commercial motor vehicle to commit felony sexual assault.
December 12, 2023BP Asks Regulators to Aid in Venture Global LNG Cargoes Feud
BP asked U.S. energy regulators to intervene in its fight with Venture Global LNG over liquefied natural gas cargoes, escalating a feud that’s roiled the market for the super-chilled fuel.
December 12, 2023New York Commits $1 Billion to Albany Chip Development
New York will spend $1 billion to expand research into chip technology in Albany, hoping to make the region a center of chip research and manufacturing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 11.
December 12, 2023Diesel Price Falls Below $4 for First Time Since July
The national average diesel price dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly five months after shedding 10.5 cents to $3.987, according to the Energy Information Administration.
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