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.
Freight Railroads Must Keep Two-Person Crews
Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized April 2.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
Diesel Price Falls Back Below $4 a Gallon at $3.996
The national average diesel price dipped back below $4 a gallon after a 3.8-cent decrease to $3.996, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 1.
April 1, 2024Ontario Adds Truck Parking in Largest Rest Area Expansion
Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.
Trucking LLCs Must File New Federal Report Under Law
Trucking company owners may find themselves among the limited liability company proprietors facing penalties if they fail to report information required by the Treasury Department.
House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback
House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.
US Traffic Deaths Decline by an Estimated 3.6% in 2023
A total of 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes on U.S. roadways in 2023, a 3.6% decline over the 42,514 highway deaths the prior year, according to estimates from NHTSA.
Landmark Ceramics to Invest $72 Million in Tennessee Logistics Hub
Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.
US Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since 2022
U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March for the first time since September 2022 on a sharp rebound in production and stronger demand, while input costs climbed.
East Coast Ports Scramble to Absorb Cargo
East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Alternate Channel Opens at Baltimore Bridge Site
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.