The Port of Baltimore will be able to receive roll-on/roll-off cargo due to federal and state officials agreeing to divert an $8.26 million grant to add 10 acres of cargo laydown space.
April 5, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Biden Tours Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Area
BALTIMORE 鈥 President Joe Biden got a firsthand look April 5 at efforts to clear away the 鈥渕angled mess鈥 of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
April 5, 2024CVSA鈥檚 Roadcheck to Focus on Tractor Protection Systems
During International Roadcheck on May 14-16, CVSA-certified inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems 鈥 and drivers who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
April 5, 2024Georgia Opens State CDL Facility in Central Region
Only a month after the Georgia Department of Driver Services opened its only CDL testing site in the central part of the state, the center has already helped 19 drivers get on the road.
April 5, 2024Limited-Access Channel Could Open in Baltimore by April 30
BALTIMORE 鈥 Engineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month.
April 5, 2024Employers Added a Robust 303,000 Jobs in March
WASHINGTON 鈥 America鈥檚 employers in March added a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls, bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession.
April 5, 2024Positive Drug Tests for Truck Drivers Down, FMCSA Says
The number of positive drug tests for marijuana and nearly all other substances identified among truck drivers declined in 2023 compared with 2022, according to FMCSA.
April 4, 2024Penske Sues Sacramento Over Environmental Plan
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has sued the city of Sacramento, Calif., alleging the city's environmental plan will harm the company's large North Sacramento facility.
April 4, 2024Americold, Arkansas Officials Kick Off $90M Expansion
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders helped open a $90 million cold storage and distribution facility expansion by Americold to strengthen the state鈥檚 food supply chain.
April 4, 2024Stellantis CEO Says EV Battery Weight Must Be Halved
The weight of electric vehicles batteries should be halved over the next decade in order to make the cars more efficient and environmentally friendly, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said.
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