The California Trucking Association is ending its yearslong legal battle against the state’s controversial AB 5 worker reclassification law.
August 28, 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.
FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues
BNSF is generally striving to improve safety, but that message doesn’t always reach workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns, according to an assessment.
August 28, 2024Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck
The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.
August 27, 2024Key Bridge Insurer Pays Maryland Agency $350 Million
The Maryland Transportation Authority received a $350 million insurance payout from Chubb, the Key Bridge’s insurer, to be applied to cleanup and rebuilding the span that collapsed in March.
August 27, 2024Port of Seattle Investigates Cyberattack at Airport
SEATTLE — An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day as Port of Seattle officials worked to restore service.
August 27, 2024Diesel Price Drops 3.7¢ to $3.651 a Gallon
The national average diesel price decreased by 3.7 cents to settle at $3.651 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 26.
August 26, 2024Kroger-Albertsons Deal Heads to Court With Food Price Focus
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are finally getting their day in court. Nearly two years after the acquisition was announced, the grocery giants on Aug. 26 started a federal court hearing in Portland, Ore., on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block the $24.6 billion deal.
August 26, 2024US Oil Dominance Hinges on Quiet Corner of New Mexico
Two New Mexico counties accounted for 17% of all onshore oil output in the contiguous U.S. last year.
August 26, 2024Canada Imposes a 100% Tariff on Imports of Chinese-Made EVs
Canada will impose a 100% surtax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles beginning Oct. 1 in a series of measures aimed at cracking down on what the country views as unfair trade practices.
August 26, 2024Back-to-Work Order Issued for Two Major Canada Railroads
TORONTO — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at two major railroads back to work.
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