NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kentucky officials say they are pausing $21 million in economic incentives to Microvast for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility.
June 5, 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Mississippi Welcomes Warehouse, Transport Hub
Gov. Tate Reeves has welcomed a $64 million venture between a Mississippi-based trucking company and a cold-storage logistics firm to build a warehouse and transportation hub.
June 5, 2023Dozens of Dangerous Rail Crossings Will Be Eliminated
The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to 32 states to improve safety.
June 5, 2023GM, Stellantis Fined for Missing Fuel Efficiency Targets
General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV paid a combined $363 million in civil penalties for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, according to filings with federal regulators.
June 2, 2023Tesla, Battery Partner Get $1.8 Billion From Biden’s IRA
Elon Musk is getting more firepower for his electric vehicle price war thanks to President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.
June 2, 2023Employers Added a Strong 339,000 Jobs in May
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of strength in the economy.
June 2, 2023NLRB Counsel to Seek Legal Action Over Noncompete Clauses
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo pledged to pursue legal action against employers who require nonsupervisory employees to sign noncompete agreements.
June 1, 2023Rivian May Lose Nasdaq Spot After 90% Selloff
Rivian Automotive Inc. may get pushed out of the Nasdaq 100 Index as early as this month after plunging more than 90% from its record high, according to JP Morgan Securities.
June 1, 2023NHTSA’s Advisory Panel on Underride Protection Raises Topics
A committee launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to study side underride protection during its inaugural meeting raised a variety of topic areas to address.
June 1, 2023Self-Driving Trucks Need Human Operator Under California Bill
California lawmakers are moving forward with plans to restrict the deployment of self-driving trucks — a move that industry representatives say is misguided.
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