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 Nominee Ferro Faces Questions in Confirmation Hearing
Anne Ferro, the Obama administration’s pick to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, faced tough questioning in a Wednesday hearing from a key Senator over her trucking industry background, the Associated Press reported.
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FedEx, DHL Express Boost Air Capacity
DHL Express and FedEx Express each said this week they have taken delivery of new, larger freight aircraft.
September 24, 2009I-20 Reopens in Georgia Following Floods
The Georgia Department of Transportation has reopened Interstate 20 through several counties that were flooded earlier this week, making the highway impassible, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
September 23, 2009Wednesday Senate Hearing Set for FMCSA Nominee Anne Ferro
The Senate Commerce Committee will review the nomination of Anne Ferro to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at a Wednesday afternoon hearing in Washington.
September 23, 2009FMCSA Chief: Mexico Plan Coming
Rose McMurray, acting head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, told Transport Topics the agency was hopeful of finding a resolution to the ongoing trade row between the U.S. and Mexico over longhaul truck access.
Senate Passes DOT Approps Bill, Retains Maine Weight Provision
The Senate approved legislation increasing the funding for the Department of Transportation in 2010, leaving in a provision that would allow Maine to increase the weight limit on Interstate 95 to 100,000 pounds.
Diesel Mechanic Shortage Looms When Boomer Technicians Retire
A good portion of diesel mechanics today are baby boomers, and with the boomers reaching retirement age between 2010 and 2030, industry experts are predicting that a severe diesel mechanic shortage is on the horizon.
September 22, 2009House Panel Develops Highway Law Extension
The House transportation committee is preparing a short-term extension of the current highway funding law, while continuing work on a long-term replacement for the legislation that expires in less than two weeks.
September 22, 2009Maryland Releases First Freight Transportation Plan
The Obama administration last week issued its proposed new fuel efficiency and first-ever national greenhouse gases reduction standards for passenger cars and light trucks.
September 22, 2009Diesel Dips 1.2¢ to $2.622 in Third Straight Decline
Diesel fuel’s national average price fell for a third straight week, dipping 1.2 cents to $2.622 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
September 22, 2009