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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.

Business, Government, Logistics

Schneider Initial Stock Sale May Spur Growth in Truckload, Intermodal, Analysts Predict

Schneider’s forthcoming initial public offering may close a chapter on the company’s long- standing family ownership, but it will expand the motor carrier’s ability to broaden its horizons, industry analysts said.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
April 3, 2017

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Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous, Logistics

Bipartisan Support for Road Funds, Tax Reform Likely, ATA Exec Says

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Advancing an infrastructure funding measure alongside a tax reform package in the coming weeks is likely to garner bipartisan backing from policymakers and support from the freight industry, officials representing trucking executives and states’ transportation directors said last week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2017
Business, Autonomous, Government, Logistics

Trucking Executives Discuss How Millennials Are Shifting Industry’s Workforce Dynamics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As baby boomers retire, more companies are hiring millennials to be truck drivers, presenting new challenges to address the differences between the generations in how they view life and work.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2017
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Rosen Shuns TIGER Grants at Senate Hearing

During his Senate nomination hearing March 29, President Trump’s pick for the No. 2 spot at the U.S. Department of Transportation would not endorse an Obama-era infrastructure grants program popular with states.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2017
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

The Rise of E-Commerce

The market for third-party logistics services continues to expand and evolve in response to market demands and a changing competitive landscape.

April 2, 2017
Government

I-85 Bridge Receives $10 Million In USDOT Emergency Funds

The Federal Highway Administration will provide $10 million to transportation officials tasked with rebuilding and repairing a portion of a bridge that collapsed on Interstate 85 in Atlanta.

March 31, 2017
Government, Business

Senate Panel to Consider Transportation Security Cards Legislation

A bill designed to facilitate the background check process through transportation security cards will be taken up by the Senate Commerce Committee on April 5.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 31, 2017
Business, Government, Technology, Logistics, Fuel

PeopleNet Offers 4G LTE Coverage Across North America

PeopleNet has introduced 4G LTE network coverage to its ConnectedFleet platform to bring faster, more reliable service to fleets operating in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

March 31, 2017
Government

PHMSA Harmonizes U.S. Hazmat Regs with International Standards

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on March 30 issued a final rule that amends U.S. hazardous materials regulations to harmonize them with international regulations and standards.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 30, 2017
Government

Legislation to Keep Government Funded 'Hasn’t Been Completed,' Says Speaker Ryan

Legislation that would keep the government funded beyond an April 28 deadline has yet to be finalized, the Speaker of the House told reporters March 30.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 30, 2017