Organizations representing heavy trucks were generally supportive of a joint proposed rule to require automatic emergency braking technologies on heavy trucks 鈥 with caveats.
September 7, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Trucking Trade Groups Generally Support AEB Proposal
New York鈥檚 Port of Oswego Wins $4 Million Federal Grant
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced a $4 million economic development grant to New York鈥檚 Port of Oswego to buy new cargo-handling equipment and improve rail infrastructure.
September 7, 2023Jaxport to Buy Two Ship-to-Shore Cargo Cranes
Florida state legislators have given Jacksonville Port Authority officials a $30 million check to purchase two new ship-to-shore container cranes for the Blount Island Marine Terminal.
September 6, 2023NDAA on Congressional Leaders鈥 Fall Radar
With lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill after the Labor Day holiday, attention will be devoted to arriving at a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
September 6, 2023US Trade Deficit Widened by Less than Expected in July
The U.S. trade deficit widened in July by less than forecast, reflecting an increase in exports of cars and services.
September 6, 2023FAA Clears UPS Drones for Longer Flights
Two more companies including UPS have been granted approval to fly drones beyond the sight of ground operators in a key step that could eventually enable widespread package delivery.
September 6, 2023Carmakers Are Failing the Privacy Test
BOSTON 鈥 Cars are getting an 鈥淔鈥 in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds.
September 6, 2023Diesel Prices Up 1.7垄 in Seventh Straight Increase
Diesel prices climbed for the seventh week in a row, although the increase was a modest 1.7 cents a gallon nationally.
September 5, 2023FMCSA Plans New Study on Detention Time
Federal trucking regulators have announced plans to conduct a study aimed at providing a better understanding of the impact of driver detention time on driver safety and CMV operations.
September 5, 2023FMCSA Plans Study on Vehicle Maintenance Impact on Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a plan to conduct a survey and study that focuses on how vehicle maintenance requirements impact overall motor carrier safety.
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