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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.

Government, Business, Special Coverage

Noregon Launches All-Makes Fault Code Monitoring System

LAS VEGAS — Noregon has launched a vehicle diagnostics platform designed to report fault codes from all heavy-duty vehicle makes, models and components.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 1, 2016

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Check out Transport Topics' updated Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America, and explore how the industry's top players have adapted to a tough freight market and are preparing for the future.

Government, Business

State DOTs Raise Concerns About Funding to Maintain, Improve Bridges

Inadequate funding is hampering state departments of transportation and local agencies as they try to maintain or improve the condition of the bridges for which they’re responsible.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
September 30, 2016
Business, Government, Equipment

Consolidated Fastfrate Begins Cross-Border Service, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Consolidated Fastfrate celebrated its 50th anniversary Sept. 26, and company CEO Ron Tepper announced his direction for the company in a corporate newsletter and company event.

September 30, 2016
Government

Idaho DOT Named Finalist for State’s Most Innovative Company

The Idaho Transportation Department is an Idaho Innovative Company of the Year finalist. The government agency was surprisingly named as one of three finalists by the Idaho Technology Council. The winner will be announced on Oct. 25 in Boise.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
September 29, 2016
Government

Economy Expanded at Revised 1.4% Rate in Second Quarter

The U.S. economy expanded more in the second quarter than previously estimated, reflecting a smaller drag from business spending on structures and equipment.

Sho Chandra | Bloomberg News
September 29, 2016
Government, Business

Long-Term Highway Funding Fix Achievable Before FAST Act Expires, Says Rep. Sam Graves

The chairman of the subcommittee on highways in the House said he is optimistic Congress will agree on a long-term funding fix for infrastructure projects before a highway law expires in 2020.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2016
Government, Safety, Business

Treatment Could Lower Crash Risk for Truckers With Sleep Apnea

Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.

Carolyn Crist | Reuters
September 28, 2016
Government, Business

OOIDA Settles With New York State For $44.4 Million

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association reached a $44.4 million tax refund agreement with New York state on Sept. 21.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
September 28, 2016
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Responses Mixed to Proposal for Pilot Program Involving Young Drivers

While the idea clearly has strong supporters, not everyone agrees that allowing young drivers behind the wheel of big rigs is either safe or a wise solution to one of trucking’s biggest headaches: the driver shortage.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2016
Government

Federal Regulators Release Speed Limiter Environmental Assessment

Federal regulators on Sept. 28 released to the public their draft environmental assessment for a proposed rule requiring that heavy-duty trucks limit their speeds.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2016