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.
Ohio Turnpike Commission Approves Communications System for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Alerts about traffic, weather, work zones and other conditions should start popping up early next year on the dashboards of digitally connected vehicles on 52 miles of the Ohio Turnpike near Cleveland.
Senate Committee to Consider FHWA Nominee Oct. 18
The nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Highway Administration will come up before a Senate committee on Oct. 18.
Commercial Processing at Tornillo US-Mexico Port of Entry Suspended for ‘Lack of Demand’
In the years leading up to the construction of an about $133 million port of entry in Tornillo, Texas, county leaders talked about the need for a bridge that would alleviate commercial traffic at other border crossings in El Paso.
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 16: American Delight
Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) was delighted to tell a gathering in Washington recently why Americans are delightful people. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
NAFTA Talks Left Reeling After Aggressive US Proposals Land
After laying out the Trump administration’s most aggressive NAFTA demands to date, chief U.S. negotiator John Melle was asked on Oct. 15 how things are progressing. “Fabulous,” he said, smiling and shrugging before entering a negotiating room once more.
Opinion: Advocacy Agenda Always Puts Drivers First
The 12 months I’ve spent as chairman of American Trucking Associations provided a whirlwind of great experiences and key victories for trucking. They also provided some career highlights.
Sen. Susan Collins Opts Against Gubernatorial Run
Susan Collins, a moderate Republican with vast influence over transportation funding affairs in the Senate, announced her intention not to pursue the governor’s mansion in her home state of Maine.
E-Commerce Hubs and New Expansion Projects Coming to Savannah Port
Georgia’s ports enjoyed a record-breaking year for cargo in the past fiscal year, and that growth is a driver for private investment expected to bring hundreds of new logistics jobs to the Savannah region.
Tax Reform to Spark Economic Confidence, Rep. Peter Roskam Says
Report: Key Changes Needed to Prevent Fiery Rail Crashes
A prestigious scientific organization on Oct. 11 called for more frequent and better inspections of freight railroad tracks to prevent potentially catastrophic oil and ethanol train crashes.