Regulatory Agencies

Trucking companies outbidding each other for drivers using salary and per-mile wage increases are leaving themselves vulnerable when the next economic downturn hits, the American Trucking Association’s chief economist warns. Bob Costello told the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC), part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, that while the ongoing pay increases in […]

USDA is making $200 million available for timber haulers hit by the pandemic in 2020.

The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission defends the lack of fines levied in 2020 while requesting a funding boost for 2022.

The Federal Maritime Commission is auditing container lines to evaluate potential abuse of leverage against exporters.

The Postal Service OIG seeks an additional $17 million to respond to future service challenges.

The Federal Maritime Commission has partnered with the DOJ to pursue competition violations.

Biden’s executive order calls on the Justice Department to help regulators monitor pricing practices and anticompetition in the container shipping and rail sectors.

NHTSA’s new standing order on autonomous truck crash data is too blunt an instrument, according to a group representing the self-driving vehicle sector.

Section 202 in postal reform legislation would keep parcel and mail delivery networks integrated. Some interests say it will never require the Postal Service to straighten out its accounting.

The number of drivers prohibited from driving due to drugs matches an estimated shortfall of drivers needed to keep up with freight demand.

The U.S. Department of Transportation targeted highway expansion to improve freight flow in awarding the latest round of INFRA grants.

Amazon warns that third-party sellers and customers would be harmed if the company were forced to divest its logistics operations.

The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.

U.S. food trade group tells maritime regulators that carrier profits do not justify added fees.

The Federal Maritime Commission is open to considering a mandate on container carriers to book U.S. exports.

A new supply chain task force emerges from the Biden administration’s 100-day review.

President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.

Shippers call on lawmakers to expand government oversight of contracts between ocean carriers and their customers.

The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.

Truck platooning could see delays and higher costs with rollout of FCC’s 5.9 GHz now confirmed.

Congress is considering several options to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat.

U.S. maritime regulators are giving ocean carriers and shippers more flexibility to meet contract filing requirements.

“Widely varying” tariff fees charged by container lines have prompted federal regulators to consider new rules.

Biden taps Daniel Maffei to head the FMC amid the ongoing port congestion crisis.

A DOT autonomous trucking technology study downplays concerns raised by the FMCSA.

DeJoy testifies that the Postal Service must focus on increasing its 35% share of the package market currently dominated by private carriers.

Carriers should begin planning now to influence policy change that could result from Biden’s supply chain executive order, industry observers say.

An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.

Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.

California will boost testing procedures to enforce distillate fuel regulations.

Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel discusses the agency’s options in regulating rates and service amid the booming U.S. container supply chain.

Postal Service chief defends his strategy to shift mail from planes to trucks despite the resulting longer delivery times.

A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.

The Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up oversight of charges imposed on trucking companies and U.S. exporters by containership companies.

The Biden administration review of critical supply chains is aimed at reducing reliance on China for equipment.

FMC commissioners appeal to President Joe Biden to immediately vaccinate the maritime workforce.

The American Trucking Associations and state trucking groups call on the Biden administration to reclassify vaccine status for truck drivers.

Joe Biden plans to sign a “Made in America” executive order that reiterates support for the Jones Act.

Biden’s executive orders address the COVID-19 supply chain and mask mandates among transportation modes.

Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to travel.

DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.

FRA announces the full implementation of PTC as well as interoperability among competing railroads.

The World Shipping Council responds to assertions from FMC commissioners of potential Shipping Act violations.

Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.

Freight forwarders are vying against all-cargo airlines and online merchants over whether export cargo should be screened or get a green light to the aircraft if it comes from a secure facility audited by the government.

Nobody likes a line cutter, but when it comes to the rush delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, the Federal Aviation Administration is making an exception.