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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, Technology, Autonomous

Congressional Transportation Policymakers Push AV Tech Bill

Two leading proponents in Congress for the establishment of a national regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles recently expressed optimism about the eventual passage of their legislation.

March 30, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Two More Plead Guilty to Staged Accidents in New Orleans

Two New Orleans women have pleaded guilty in separate conspiracy schemes to stage accidents — one involving a tractor-trailer and the other a bus.

March 30, 2022
Government, Business

Companies Added 455,000 Jobs in March, ADP Reports

Employment growth at U.S. companies in March advanced strongly, indicating higher wages are helping firms fill a near-record number of vacancies.

March 30, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Top 100

Yellow Welcomes Labor Secretary Walsh at Driver Training Academy Opening

CARLISLE, Pa. — Executives from Yellow Corp. were joined by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf at a March 29 ribbon-cutting for the motor carrier’s 17th driving academy, a date that also marked the end of the Biden administration’s 90-day challenge to trucking companies to ramp up training and apprenticeship programs to bring drivers to the industry.

March 30, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

ATA Seeks Guidance on Missing Underride Guard Labels

The trucking industry is asking federal regulators for clarity about potential enforcement issues surrounding a new rule for annual inspection of rear underride guards on trailers.

March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

The 2022 Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced on March 29.

March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

House Panels Have Mixed Success Getting Oil Execs to Appear

Executives from major oil companies will participate in a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing next week on skyrocketing gasoline prices, but another House panel didn't have as much success getting witnesses to agree to appear.

March 29, 2022
Government

Alaskans’ Input Sought on Transportation Needs

Alaska transportation officials are surveying the public for the second time as the state prepares to spend federal infrastructure investment funds in the largest transformational projects since World War II and the Trans-Atlantic Pipeline.

March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Connecticut Considers California Standards for Large-Truck Emissions

A Connecticut effort to curb carbon-spewing emissions from large trucks by adopting California’s clean air regulations moved forward March 28, despite heavy criticism from opponents who said it could lead to higher costs on Connecticut businesses.

March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Canada Climate Plan Calls for 42% Cut in Oil, Gas Emissions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government wants a 42% reduction in emissions from the oil and gas sector as part of Canada’s plan to meet its 2030 emissions reduction goal.

March 29, 2022