WASHINGTON ā President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement July 28 on a $1 trillion infrastructure package, with the Senate ready to begin consideration of a key part of the administration's agenda.
July 28, 2021Transportation 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 whatās happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Pilot Flying J Executives
A federal judge on July 28 granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.
July 28, 2021US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security
The leaders of the U.S. Senateās freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
July 28, 2021ATA, Freight Stakeholders Push Back on US Senateās PRO Act
Freight stakeholders are voicing opposition to a bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate that aims to make changes to federal classification for workers.
July 28, 2021Federal Prosecutors Seek to Dismiss Charges Against Pilot Flying J Executives
Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.
July 28, 2021Indiana āTrooper in a Truckā Day Nabs Texting, Speeding Drivers
Who would have suspected that four tractor-trailers rolling down Indiana interstates earlier this month had a state trooper in the passengerās seat?
July 28, 2021US Moves to Better Protect Infrastructure From Cyberthreats
WASHINGTON ā The Biden administration is eyeing ways to harden cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, announcing July 28 the development of performance goals and a voluntary public-private partnership to protect core sectors.
July 28, 2021Boeing Climbs on First Profit Since 2019 as COVID, Max Woes Ease
Boeing Co. earned a profit for the first time in nearly two years, surprising Wall Street and hinting at a potential turnaround after one of the worst financial crises in the planemakerās centurylong history. The shares jumped.
July 28, 2021Biden Visits Mack Trucks Plant
Today, President Joe Biden will visit Mack Trucks in Lower Macungie Township, Pa., in conjunction with the White Houseās proclamation designating July 26-30 as āMade in America Week.ā Watch live.
July 27, 2021Biden Mileage Rule to Exceed Obama Climate Goal
WASHINGTON ā In a major step against climate change, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years. Heās then aiming for even tougher antipollution rules after that to forcefully reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nudge 40% of U.S. drivers into electric vehicles by decadeās end.
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