Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds extended again the state’s annual harvest proclamation through Dec. 11 enabling overweight load limits on the transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.
November 14, 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.
Iowa Extends Agricultural Transport Proclamation
Two Sentenced to Prison in Staged Accident Schemes
Two people in separate allegations of participation in staged accidents with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area have been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay significant restitution.
November 14, 2023Diesel Price Drops 7.2¢ a Gallon to Reach $4.294
The average diesel price posted its third straight substantial decline, falling 7.2 cents to hit $4.294 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 13.
November 13, 2023$50 Million Federal Grant Will Help Modernize Delaware Port
Delaware officials announced a $50 million federal grant to help pay for a container terminal expansion project to enable the century-old Port of Wilmington to handle larger vessels.
November 13, 2023Tesla Facing Strikes in Sweden Over Collective Bargaining
Pressure is growing on Tesla in Sweden, where a trade union is demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in the country have.
November 13, 2023Georgia Diesel, Gas Tax Suspension Extended Through Nov. 29
Diesel and gasoline prices in Georgia continue to be free of state excise taxes through Nov. 29 after Gov. Brian Kemp re-extended for the second time a state of emergency executive order.
November 13, 2023Transportation Funding Debate Set to Go to House Floor
Transportation Funding debate set to go to the House floor. A vote is expected before the end of the week. Eugene Mulero has more in Capitol Agenda. Â
November 13, 2023Record Fleet of Ships Coming to Load Oil in US Keeps Growing
The record number of supertankers sailing toward the shores of the U.S. is getting ever larger, as there are 51 ships headed to the nation’s ports over the next three months.
November 13, 2023Honda Will Give Autoworkers 11% Raise After UAW’s Big Wins
Honda Motor Co. will hike the pay of some U.S. employees by 11% following the United Auto Workers’ contract victories at its unionized Detroit competitors, according to a company memo.
November 13, 2023Australia Cyberattack Leaves 30,000 Containers Stuck at Ports
DP World Plc is struggling to work through a backlog of 30,000 shipping containers piled up at ports across Australia as the company resumes operations after a cyberattack.
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