Transportation Compliance News

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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.

Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Senate Advances Truck Emissions Rule Rollback

The trucking industry is applauding Senate passage of an effort to roll back federal emissions standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

FHWA Makes Grants Available to Lower Emissions at Ports

The head of the Federal Highway Administration said the vital role truckers play at ports is at the center of a $400 million grant program to help reduce emissions.

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

California Passes First-in-Nation Locomotive Emission Rule

California’s Air Resources Board voted April 27 to approve a rule that would ban the use of locomotive engines more than 23 years old by 2030 and increase the use of zero-emission tech at ports and railyards.

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Run on Less to Focus on Electric Depot Trucking

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s upcoming Run on Less program will focus on scaling electric trucks across a variety of market segments.

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Senate Overturns Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs

The Senate voted to overturn President Joe Biden’s pollution limits for big rigs that Republicans said were too aggressive, but were heralded by environmentalists as long overdue.

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Warehouse Operators Look for ROI, Advantages in Automation

A tight labor market along with advances in warehouse robotics are the top reasons operators are beginning to make larger investments in automation.

April 27, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Miami, Seven Other Cities to Test Cargo Bikes

Downtown Miami is about to see a last-mile delivery experiment replacing trucks with cargo freight bicycles able to carry 500 pounds.

April 27, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment

Charges Filed in Michigan Over Diesel Engine Tampering

Eleven people have been charged in Michigan in a scheme to evade air-pollution rules by tampering with software and hardware in heavy-duty diesel engines, federal authorities said April 26.

April 26, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Ohio Derailment Cost Norfolk Southern $387 Million

Norfolk Southern announced April 26 that the Feb. 3 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, cost the railroad $387 million, which impacted its first-quarter profit by 33.7%.

April 26, 2023