The likelihood of Congress advancing parking-centric legislation meant to assist truck drivers in the country is increasing.
April 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.
House Lawmakers Unveil Trucking Workforce Bill
Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) unveiled the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act in response to the truck driver shortage.
April 4, 2023REPLAY: Why Rep. Larsen is Invested in TransportationÂ
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) serves his district by the motto, "Every day is infrastructure day." Practically, this means that every day should be spent thinking about what investment could be made into the community - into bridges, roads, broadband, jobs and more.
April 4, 2023Perspective: Staying Vigilant on Drug Testing
Suhash Harwani of Quest Diagnostics writes: the emerging evidence propels an argument that employers — particularly in the transportation sector — should stay vigilant on drug testing.
April 4, 2023Monroe Container Port to Move Michigan Autos, Agriculture
Michigan’s first container terminal is rising in Monroe, potentially positioning the state to grow its supply chain, support auto manufacturing and move the state’s agricultural goods.
April 4, 2023Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees
Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.
April 4, 2023Senators Split on House-Passed Energy Bill
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the top Republican on the highway policy panel in the U.S. Senate, intends to pursue bipartisan backing for comprehensive energy legislation.
April 4, 2023Some CSX Conductors to Be First With Sick Time
OMAHA, Neb. — A group of CSX conductors will soon become the first train crew employees at one of the major U.S. freight railroads to have paid sick time.
April 4, 2023West Virginia Makes CDL Instruction Permit Valid for a Year
As of June, holders in West Virginia of a commercial driver license instruction permit will have a yearlong validity date instead of the initial, current six months.
April 4, 2023Biden Visits Cummins, Promotes Clean Energy
FRIDLEY, Minn. — President Joe Biden ventured to suburban Minneapolis on April 3 to highlight job growth and investments nationwide during a visit to engine maker Cummins Inc.
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