The Trump administration is proposing new rules to guide future federal regulation of artificial intelligence used in medicine, transportation and other industries.
January 7, 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.
Perspective: Green Shipping on the Big Blue Sea
Shipping companies are taking steps to adapt to rising sea levels and make themselves greener.
January 7, 2020Trade Deficit Falls 8.2% to $43.1 Billion in November
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit fell in November to the lowest level in more than three years as U.S. exports rose while imports declined, putting the country on track to see the first annual decline in the trade deficit in six years.
January 7, 2020Missing From Trump’s Twitter Feed Lately: Infrastructure Details
The president's tweets in recent months have lacked updates on rebuilding the nation's roads and bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 6, 2020Diesel Rises 1¢ to $3.079 Per Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1 cent to $3.079 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 6.
January 6, 2020DOT Unveils Interactive Map to Promote Infrastructure Investment
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled an interactive map depicting federal investment in major infrastructure projects in underserved rural and urban communities.
January 6, 2020MnDOT Announces $18 Million for Highway Projects
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $18 million to support five highway projects that are meant to spur economic development and smooth the flow of traffic.
January 6, 2020EPA Seeks Comment for Cleaner Trucks Initiative
MARSHALL, Va. — Federal environmental regulators on Jan. 6 announced a call for public input to assist with the development of new guidance for emissions standards targeting commercial vehicles.
January 6, 2020Canadian Pacific Acquires Central Maine & Quebec Railway
Canadian Pacific closed its acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway, the Alberta-based rail company said in a Dec. 30 news release.
January 6, 2020Oil Price Keeps Rising as Industry Eyes Iran-US Conflict
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel Jan. 6 for the first time in more than three months, with jitters rising over the escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States.
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