The Biden administration on July 14 rejected more than two dozen oil refinery requests for exemptions from U.S. biofuel-blending requirements.
July 14, 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.
鈥楪reen Bank鈥 Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging
WASHINGTON 鈥 The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal 鈥済reen bank鈥 for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.
July 14, 2023Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative
As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.
July 14, 2023Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain
As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.
July 14, 2023Port Charleston Freight Tied to Averitt Express Expansion
South Carolina state officials have welcomed a $4.58 million expansion by Averitt Express of its operations in Charleston County to meet freight needs from the Port of Charleston.
July 14, 2023Amid Growing Opposition, Labor Nominee Su Awaits Senate Vote
Julie Su鈥檚 nomination to lead the Labor Department moved closer to defeat with the announcement of Sen. Joe Manchin鈥檚 opposition.
July 13, 2023Strike That Snarled Canada鈥檚 Ports to End as Deal Is Reached
A 13-day strike that disrupted shipments at Canada鈥檚 western ports is set to end after the dockworkers鈥 union and a group of employers agreed on a tentative deal.
July 13, 2023Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request
A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company鈥檚 pulsating brake light technology.
July 13, 2023Trucking Highlights Access to Military Bases in Defense Bill
Freight stakeholders are calling on congressional policymakers to further facilitate access to military bases and installations.
July 13, 2023House Panel Advances Fiscal 2024 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 was easily approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 12.
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