Government
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.
Democrats Pull Out of Trump Meeting After He Says Deal to Avoid Shutdown Is Unlikely
The top two Democratic leaders in Congress pulled out of a meeting with President Donald Trump Nov. 28 after he tweeted that a budget deal with them was unlikely, raising the odds that the U.S. government will partially shut down next week.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
FMCSA Seeks Approval to Study Driver Commuting Times
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget to study the safety effects of excessive motor carrier operator work commutes — primarily those exceeding 150 minutes.
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 27: Congress’ End-of-the-Year Tasks
With December fast approaching, congressional leaders are rushing to finalize an ambitious to-do list that includes tax reform, funding for the federal government, immigration policy and disaster relief for regions struck by hurricanes. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Cummins' Tim Proctor on Customizing Power Solutions
Video: Cummins' Tim Proctor, left, talks with TT's Roger Gilroy about meeting the fuel economy needs of customers who are concerned about global warming.
November 22, 2017USDOT Boosts Emergency Aid for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive additional funds to help agencies there pay for highway infrastructure that was damaged by back-to-back hurricanes in September, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Nov. 22.
NCDOT Plans to Fully Reopen Stretch of I-40 by Christmas
Travelers using Interstate 40 to pass through Raleigh, N.C., can expect lanes that have been under construction for the past few years to be restored by Christmas, according to North Carolina Department of Transportation Spokesman Steve Abbott.
ELD Resources: Websites Offer Information, Product Reviews
With the electronic logging device mandate quickly approaching, websites for ELD information and reviews have emerged to help carriers sift through the multitude of systems on the market and find the right fit for their operations.
Are Electric-Hybrid Trucks the Answer to California Port Pollution Problem?
The sound — and smell — of thousands of idling trucks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could be fading if a new pilot project to convert them to part-time electric vehicles sticks.
Opinion: Time to Move Forward With ELD Mandate
On Dec. 18, the electronic logging device rule will take effect, marking an important step forward for the trucking industry.
Moving to ELDs: Carriers, Law Enforcement Prepare for Mandate
After years of anticipation and debate, the federal mandate of electronic logging devices is nearly here.