Several dozen executives from the moving and storage sector recently spent a day in the halls of Congress to discuss key issues with about 60 lawmakers or their staffs.
September 28, 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.
Moving and Storage Executives Descend on Washington
Hyzon to Pay $25 Million Fine After Settling With SEC
Hyzon Motors will pay a $25 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after an investigation, the Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer said.
September 28, 2023Q2 GDP Remains Steady at 2.1% Growth
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Sept. 28.
September 28, 2023Carter Express Helps Nestlé Go Green With EV Yard Tractors
Two electric trucks from Carter Express Inc. went into operation at Nestlé’s production plant in Indiana thanks to a state grant for $600,000 covering most of the green supply chain project.
September 27, 2023N.J. Wants Faster Action by Feds on Congestion-Pricing Suit
New Jersey accused the U.S. Department of Transportation of stalling its lawsuit challenging federal approval of New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing plan.
September 27, 2023N.C. School to Build Truck Driver Training Area
High demand for truckers in North Carolina is behind Guilford Technical Community College’s plans to open a $4.35 million driver training facility funded by state and federal grants.
September 27, 2023Truck Parking Projects on Docket, Secretary Buttigieg Says
Increasing parking availability for the nation’s truck drivers remains high on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s agenda, Secretary Pete Buttigieg indicated recently.
September 27, 2023House Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Reforms
Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation’s supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
September 27, 2023Shutdown’s Economic Risks Grow the Longer It Lasts
A government shutdown would have a cascading economic effect, beginning mildly and deepening over time as many go without pay and consumer uncertainty grows over Washington’s dysfunction.
September 27, 2023Shutdown Nears Despite Lawmakers’ Incremental Gains
The U.S. is on track for an Oct. 1 government shutdown despite incremental progress late Sept. 26 in the House and Senate on rival spending bills.
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