Capitol Agenda: The transportation committee in the House of Representatives recently approved a road map for achieving policy initiatives over the coming months.Â
March 4, 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.
NTSB Probes Norfolk Southern Derailment in Pennsylvania
Three Norfolk Southern trains were involved in a collision and derailment the morning of March 2 in Lower Saucon Township, Pa.
March 4, 2024OPEC+ Extends Oil Cuts Through June
OPEC+ extended its oil supply cutbacks to the middle of the year in a bid to avert a global surplus and shore up prices.
March 3, 2024Freight Rail Layoffs Renew Concerns About Safety and Service
The latest rail layoffs, combined with an investment fund’s ongoing campaign for control of Norfolk Southern, are renewing concerns about the effects cuts might have on safety and service.
March 1, 2024Canada’s Stalled Oil Pipeline Set for First Crude Deliveries
Canada’s biggest new oil pipeline in more than a decade will begin filling with crude within weeks, according to MEG Energy Corp.
March 1, 2024Gnosis Freight Software Firm Expands in South Carolina
South Carolina officials announced a $438,500 expansion in Charleston County of Gnosis Freight, a supply chain and logistics software firm that is expected to create 51 jobs.
March 1, 2024Four Massachusetts Troopers Indicted in CDL Fraud Case
A 74-count federal indictment was filed against four Massachusetts State Police officers and two others in connection with a commercial driver license fraud scheme.Â
February 29, 2024FY24 Funding Deal Reached
Congressional leaders announced a deal to fund transportation programs and other federal agencies through fiscal 2024.
February 29, 2024Stakeholders Help Defeat Washington State Truck Idling Bill
Trucking stakeholders in Washington state helped defeat a Senate bill that aimed to institute stringent truck-idling provisions modeled after California emission regulations.
February 29, 2024FMC’s Maffei Highlights Supply Chain, Overseas Disruptions
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Maritime Commission told senators investing in infrastructure projects would continue to enhance supply chain connectivity.
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