Several Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing the White Houseās Council on Environmental Quality to provide information about projects that fall under an executive order regarding the National Environmental Policy Act.
August 11, 2020Transportation 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.
Geotab Updates App to Help Drivers Navigate Pandemic
Geotab launched a free add-in to its driver mobile app to help truckers navigate the coronavirus landscape, the company announced Aug. 6.
August 11, 2020California Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ā A judge on Aug. 10 ordered ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, but the ruling won't take effect right away as both companies said they will immediately appeal to a higher court.
August 11, 2020CVSA's International Roadcheck Rescheduled for Sept. 9-11
The postponed International Roadcheck event has been rescheduled for Sept. 9-11, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Aug. 10.
August 10, 2020Trumpās Executive Actions Fail to Jolt Stalled Relief Talks
Two days after President Donald Trump moved to implement scaled-down coronavirus relief without congressional approval, thereās no indication the tactic will get Republicans and Democrats back to the negotiating table for a comprehensive stimulus.
August 10, 2020Fiat Chrysler Calls GMās Bribery Allegations āPreposterousā
Allegations by General Motors that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles bribed union officials are āpreposterousā and read like a script from a āthird-rate spy movie,ā FCA lawyers wrote in court documents filed Aug. 10.
August 10, 2020Hydrogen Cars a Step Closer in Sydney After Hyundai Supply Deal
Hydrogen-powered vehicles could soon be more common on the streets of Australiaās biggest city after Hyundai Motor Co. reached a supply deal for the zero-emission fuel with local producers.
August 10, 2020USPS Overhaul Challenged by Democrats
The U.S. Postal Service overhauled its organizational structure, as Democrats called for an investigation into whether the changes implemented by President Donald Trumpās postmaster general pose a threat to mail-in ballots for the November election.
August 10, 2020Trump Allows Some Unemployment Pay, Defers Payroll Tax
BEDMINSTER, N.J. ā Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Aug. 8 moved to bypass the nationās elected lawmakers as he claimed the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed.
August 8, 2020Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Connection With Staged La. Accidents
The ringleader of a New Orleans-area group that staged accidents with unsuspecting tractor-trailer drivers has pleaded guilty for his role in the conspiracy.
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