Stakeholder comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s plans to aggressively reduce oxides of nitrogen emissions generally were positive, but with some caveats.
February 27, 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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Industry Heeds Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s Call to Fight Trafficking
Industry leaders have met ahead of schedule Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s call for 100 pledges to commit to efforts that help combat human trafficking.
February 27, 2020Coronavirus Puts Speed Bump in Canada’s 2020 Economic Expansion
The global spread of coronavirus is lowering expectations that Canada’s economy will quickly emerge from one of its worst slowdowns in years, fueling bets the central bank will be forced to cut interest rates.
February 27, 2020FMCSA to Study Prevalence of Harassment, Assaults Against Female, Minority Male Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has contracted with research firm Battelle to study and survey the prevalence, seriousness and nature of the problem of harassment and assaults against female and minority male truckers.
February 27, 2020Highway Bill Coming in March, Rep. Peter DeFazio Tells AASHTO
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats’ version of a bill that would update highway operations around the country will be unveiled in March, the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives’ highway panel indicated Feb. 26.
February 26, 2020New Autonomous Mileage Reports Are Out, but Is the Data Meaningful?
Alphabet’s Waymo and General Motors-backed Cruise saw their autonomous vehicles require less help from human drivers on California’s public roads in 2019.
February 26, 2020Experts: Fleets Should Expect Even Higher Insurance Costs
Trucking insurance premiums have been on the rise in recent years and are expected to get worse.
February 26, 2020Trump to Pare Biofuel Waivers for Oil Refineries on Court Ruling
The Trump administration has decided to pare exemptions for oil refineries from U.S. requirements to use biofuels in response to a federal court ruling last month, according to two people familiar with the matter.
February 26, 2020New-°®¶¹´«Ã½ Sales Climbed 7.9% in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. sales of new homes jumped 7.9% in January to the fastest pace in more than 12 years, a positive sign for economic growth.
February 26, 2020Michigan Governor Signs Orders to Advance Mobility
DETROIT — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed executive orders Feb. 25 to create a council on future mobility and electrification, establish the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and to appoint a chief mobility officer.
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