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.
Senators Tout FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Waiver
U.S. Senate Transportation leaders touted the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to open access to a band of the transportation spectrum.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
This special "Inside The List" episode features the Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 largest logistics companies.
Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities
Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.
Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.
Oklahoma, UK Form Clean Energy Pact
Oklahoma and Britain will address trade barriers, increase investment and enhance business cooperation in zero-emission vehicles, agriculture and alternative energy.
House Lawmakers Unveil CDL Streamline Bill
Legislation meant to tackle the trucking industry’s driver shortage was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
DOT OKs Drug Testing Drivers Using Oral Fluid Samples
The U.S. Department of Transportation on May 1 announced the issuance of a final rule approving use of oral fluid to drug test truck drivers.
USDA Funds Washington Biodiesel Hub
The Department of Agriculture has granted $3 million to a regional multimodal biodiesel distribution center to boost fuel production and distribution to aid Washington, Oregon and Idaho farmers,
FMC Commissioner Calls for Transparency in Shipping Industry
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel believes that the port bottlenecks that occurred during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic must be avoided during future emergencies.
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.
DTNA's O’Leary: No Time to Waste Building EV Infrastructure
ANAHEIM, Calif. — DTNA chief John O’Leary called for the industry to move at “the speed of right” in developing electric vehicle infrastructure.