The legislation would allow state driver’s licensing agencies to use certain third-party testers to administer commercial driver license knowledge tests.Â
January 28, 2025Transportation 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, Senate Unveil Bill to Streamline CDL Process
Pete Buttigieg Weighs US Senate Run
Pete Buttigieg and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow are weighing whether to mount a campaign for Michigan’s Senate seat after Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn’t seek another term.
January 28, 2025Chevron Plans to Build Gas Plants to Power AI Data Centers
Chevron is launching a partnership to develop natural gas-fired power plants next to data centers, a move that will allow it to tap into surging demand for electricity for AI.
January 28, 2025Port Houston Awarded $25M for Hydrogen Refilling Station
A $25 million grant given to the Port of Houston Authority will go toward the development of a hydrogen refilling station in Bayport.
January 28, 2025US, UK Ships Return to Red Sea on Houthis’ Vow to Hold Fire
British and American ships are tentatively returning to the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels vowed to hold off attacks on vessels linked to both nations.
January 28, 2025Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the village’s claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.
January 28, 2025Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle
Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.
January 28, 2025Diesel Price Drops 5.6¢ to $3.659 a Gallon
The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 5.6 cents to $3.659, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 27.
January 27, 2025Ice, Mudslides Snarl Traffic Across Southern California
Snow shut down the key Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles for hours on Jan. 27 while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California.
January 27, 2025Arizona Selected for Third CHIPS for America Facility
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Jan. 6 that Arizona has been selected for the third of three CHIPS for America research and development flagship facilities.
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