Washington insider Loren Smith assesses the Biden administration’s prospects for moving money from D.C. to the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks.

Federal regulators have announced dates for “significant” rulemakings affecting the trucking industry.

Propuestas sobre el transporte autónomo por carretera, bonos de garantía de los agentes programados para finales de 2022

U.S. export lobbyist Peter Friedmann discusses setbacks and progress made by shippers as they struggle to maintain market share overseas.

As the Biden administration moves on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan, trucking makes its case for getting a dedicated network.

The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.

El transporte, el almacenamiento y los 3PL podrían estar en el punto de mira de la división antimonopolio

The Biden administration says a proposed heavy-duty truck emissions rule will be “rooted on science and the law.”

FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson discusses how the Biden administration’s Trucking Plan will be a top focus for the agency in 2022.

West Coast terminal operators could be taking advantage of supply chain disruptions by overcharging shippers for using night gates.

The American Trucking Associations warned that supply chain disruptions caused by protesters in Canada will affect the U.S. economy.

A Postal Service reform package passed by the House on Tuesday would eliminate massive financial burdens at the agency while maintaining a unified package and mail network.

The FMC is considering minimum billing standards for late fees charged by ocean carriers for picking up and returning containers.

Donation platform GoFundMe shut down the Freedom Convoy fundraiser after consulting with police and reports of violence

AskWaves lists the five most important actions driving schools need to take to comply with FMCSA’s new training regulation set to start on Monday.

The latest government data reveals that an increase in truckers testing positive for drugs in 2021 was driven by cocaine and marijuana.

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would give maritime regulators power to shift the carrier-shipper balance.

Trucking regulators have issued updated guidance that could help new drivers get on the road faster.

La nueva orientación se ve como un complemento a la próxima regulación de la formación de los conductores de nivel de entrada

A new export container subsidy at the Port of Oakland received a tepid response from lawmakers pushing for a major overhaul of shipping regulations.

Legislation affecting the world’s largest gantry crane manufacturer brings supply chain risks along with it, according to a port security expert.

A bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed just hours before President Biden was scheduled to visit the city to talk about infrastructure.

El frenado automático y la mejora de la precisión del CDL se incluyen en el cambio de todo el departamento para cerrar las brechas de supervisión de la agencia

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg is unveiling a three-year strategy to work toward zero fatalities and serious injuries involving cars and heavy trucks.

Freight transportation experts weigh in on Pete Buttigieg’s one-year mark as the secretary of transportation.

La impugnación de la norma de horas de servicio carece de
pruebas de que los cambios disminuyan la seguridad, afirma
OOIDA

In an appeals court filing, OOIDA defended its support for changes in federal work rules for truck drivers.

The Biden administration is releasing $246 million in FY22 funding to help complete the Appalachian Development Highway System.

La nueva previsión de financiación reducirá los tiempos de tránsito y ahorrará costes a los camiones de larga distancia

El exceso de dinero recaudado a través del Plan UCR llevó a la reducción recomendada a partir de 2023

Carriers, truck brokers and leasing companies will see annual fees collected by states reduced by up to $15,000 per year.

The Biden administration announced Robin Hutcheson will replace Meera Joshi as FMCSA deputy administrator.

Los grupos de seguridad no dan ninguna base para dejar de lado las revisiones destinadas a dar a los conductores más flexibilidad, afirma la administración

The Biden administration has rejected assertions made by safety groups that more flexible hours-of-service rules will make roads less safe.

Communicating expectations with drivers and customers lowers the sales risk in the volatile perishables market.

The Biden administration unveiled on Friday the state allocations for a historic $27 billion bridge replacement and construction program with California coming out on top.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is ramping up studies analyzing truck driver pay and unpaid detention time.

La compensación debe reflejar la condición de trabajador “esencial”, dice el secretario del DOT

Federal watchdogs tell the Biden administration that more research is needed to ramp up a national user fee system to eventually replace the gas tax as the main way to fund highway construction.

Se necesitan 191 billones de dólares en 10 años para compensar el déficit del Fondo Fiduciario de Carreteras

DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted holiday season wins at the ports of LA and Long Beach while addressing shipping-sector prices.

A truckload carrier-backed study finds cocaine and opioid abuse by truckers are underreported at FMCSA.

Es necesario realizar pruebas de cabello obligatorias para
corregir el subregistro del DOT, según el grupo de
transportadores de carga de camiones

DOT wants to prepare for increased scrutiny as it gets ready to distribute half a trillion dollars in new infrastructure funds.

El presidente del Consejo Mundial del Transporte Marítimo,
John Butler, habla de la reforma económica, la fijación de
precios del carbono y el intercambio de datos en esta
entrevista de FreightWaves

The leading spokesman in Washington for the world’s container trades offers his take on the implications of potential regulatory changes in 2022.

Se espera que 4.500 transportistas contraten a conductores
menores de 21 años para transportar mercancías a través de
las fronteras estatales

The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.

The U.S. government is monitoring for omicron-related disruptions “at ports overseas and at home,” according to port envoy John Porcari.

Safety officials warn that federal trucking regulations are not keeping up with industry changes.

CBP and vessel operators will save money through a new rule requiring that crew-list inspections go paperless.

The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.

Meera Joshi’s surprise departure from FMCSA is the latest in a string that may have the public wondering why the job is so difficult to fill.

From ocean shipping reform to vaccine mandates, the past year has been a backdrop for new and proposed government oversight and requirements affecting carriers and shippers.

OSHA extends compliance deadlines for its vaccination mandate to Jan. 10 and Feb. 9 as ATA takes the fight to the Supreme Court.

DOT officials aim to solve tightening constraints on truck parking by arming local officials with new information.

El plan de acción para los camioneros incluye 30 millones de
dólares para agilizar las licencias de conducir (CDL)

Un funcionario de la ciudad dice a la Administración Federal
de Carreteras que el “gran problema” en los barrios
residenciales es una preocupación creciente

The Biden administration is taking a series of actions aimed at bolstering the truck driver workforce that includes assessing compensation.

El peticionario SBTC buscaba encender la discusión sobre la
legitimidad de los despachadores de camiones

Federal regulators have once again denied a request to exempt small truck brokers from bond requirements.

Money flowing from the bipartisan infrastructure bill will soon kick-start major freight projects, CAGTC’s Elaine Nessle says during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

The effects of port congestion on independent contractors may be underplayed in a recent driver satisfaction survey.

OMB’s 2022 agenda for regulatory agencies includes proposals from FMCSA on ELDs and carrier safety ratings.

California drayage company Orange Avenue Express alleges ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is forcing it to act as a storage facility for refrigerated containers.

An FMC shipper advisory recommends prioritizing container automation ahead of next year’s labor negotiations.

Ocean shipping reform legislation passed on Wednesday in the U.S. House as the Senate prepares companion legislation.

The World Shipping Council warns of too much government intrusion while taking heat for sky-high carrier profits.

AskWaves dives into the 2,500-page Build Back Better Act to uncover the top 10 funding opportunities directed at freight and supply chains.

Truck safety groups and the Teamsters claimed in federal appeals court that the FMCSA weakened its regulations in 2020 regarding truck driver work hours.

Eleanor Holmes-Norton will run for chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to replace the retiring Peter DeFazio.

Federal regulators are keeping in place a work-hour exemption giving truck drivers more time to haul pandemic-related freight.

La agencia amplía la exención de horas de servicio de los
camiones hasta febrero de 2022

Trucking companies received an unexpected boost to their income statements in 2020 but inflation clouds loom.

States’ ability to prioritize freight projects may determine whether Biden’s infrastructure money will make short- or long-term progress toward fixing the country’s supply chains.

President Biden intends to replace Postal Service governors in a move aimed at ousting Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, according to reports.

Eight California Republicans are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or eliminate regulations and declare a state of emergency to address the supply chain crisis.

Federal regulators will soon begin analyzing how transportation data sharing can move more containers.

President Biden signed an executive order Monday outlining his administration’s priorities for guiding implementation of his $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

Los fabricantes de remolques de camiones han ganado una apelación sobre las normas federales de emisiones. El fallo del Tribunal de Apelaciones de Estados Unidos para el Circuito del Distrito […]

A federal appeals court has ruled that greenhouse gas emission standards do not apply to truck trailers.

EZ Loader’s Brad Clark and Reliance Partners’ Jessie Merritt discuss how acquiring cargo and supplemental insurance in seconds rather than in days is leveling the carrier playing field.

A top Washington policymaker explains why lawmakers have to look beyond politics to make federal funding work for freight.

Lawmakers have introduced bills that would tap into unspent COVID-19 relief funds to help compensate vessel owners looking to reroute ships away from choked Southern California ports.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has offered assurances that billions of new tax dollars dedicated to infrastructure will be protected against fraud and mismanagement.

Se prevén más contrataciones ya que el departamento prevé
un aumento del presupuesto de 50.000 millones de dólares al
año

Federal regulators are calling for a “full and thorough review” of the proposed purchase of the largest port operator in the U.S. by a Canadian pension firm.

Federal ruling on rear impact guard inspections on truck trailers sparks debate over costly new safety equipment.

Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

As the holidays loom, a congressman wants to eliminate legal hurdles banning 18-to-20-year-old truck drivers from moving containers in and out of ports.

Solo drivers working for large trucking companies will likely be exempt from the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement, the industry’s largest lobby group has confirmed.

The White House has begun monitoring container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to measure progress in clearing supply chain bottlenecks.

El centro de intercambio de medicamentos, las jubilaciones y
la infraestructura son factores que que afectan a la
disponibilidad de conductores

Federal regulators have vastly improved the ability to keep unsafe drivers off the road but the trucking industry is scrambling to make up the shortfall.

Regulators are urging carriers to take action to ensure their ELDs remain legal after mobile networks transition out of 3G.

A Florida lawmaker says China is undercutting the container gantry crane market and increasing cyber-risks for U.S. ports.

Military truck drivers and $1,000-per-chassis tax credit incentives are part of a slate of recommendations for the commerce secretary to consider to help unclog U.S. ports.

Lawmakers hear testimony on how smaller shippers are disproportionately hurt by supply chain disruptions.

Los incentivos monetarios corren el riesgo de perder valor a
medida que se intensifican los problemas en las cadenas de
suministros

FMCSA’s Meera Joshi is taking on multiple trucking issues.