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.
FMCSA Orders Some Hazmat Tank Operators Inspected in Alabama to Be Re-Inspected
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on April 15 issued a safety advisory notifying the owners and operators of cargo tanks inspected by two testers in Alabama that they must be re-inspected.
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New North American Trucking Supershow Slated for Atlanta in September 2017
Companies from Canada and Germany said they will launch a new event focused on the commercial fleet and heavy-duty truck market in Atlanta in late September of 2017.
Sen. Barbara Boxer Still Railing Against Trucking Provisions on Meal and Rest Breaks
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) is maintaining her opposition to a key trucking provision.
April 14, 2016ATRI Starts Sleep Apnea Online Survey
As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to accept comments before issuing a rule on sleep apnea in June, the American Transportation Research Institute started a one-month online survey on April 14 that seeks input from commercial truck drivers on a number of issues related to sleep apnea.
Bipartisan Policy Center Kicks Off Slew of Infrastructure Week Events May 16
A battery of in-depth and meaningful events looking at the shabby state of the country’s infrastructure kicks off May 16 with a forum hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C.
April 14, 2016Ontario Trucking Association Names Stephen Laskowski President
The Ontario Trucking Association’s Board of Directors named Stephen Laskowski president during its meeting April 14.
Transportation Officials in Five States Testing Electronic In-Cab Credentials
Transportation officials in Wisconsin and four other states are pilot-testing a system that permits drivers to use their cellphones, tablets and laptops to electronically present their in-cab motor carrier credentials to roadside inspectors and state patrol officers.
Rep. Bill Shuster Muses About Truck-Only Lanes to Increase Highway Safety
WASHINGTON — During a rare hearing focused exclusively on the commercial motor carrier industry, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee suggested his colleagues support establishing truck-only lanes to help boost freight capacity.
US Transportation Activity Rises Moderately, Fed Says
Transportation activity in the United States rose moderately in late February and March, with several areas of the country reporting increases in freight volumes, the Federal Reserve reported.
April 13, 2016Greg Thomas Named Secretary of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet
Greg Thomas, who had been the acting Secretary of Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet since March 3, was given the permanent position by Gov. Matt Bevin on April 12. Thomas had been named Deputy Secretary in February. He now replaces Mike Hancock, who resigned three months after Bevin took office in December.