John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent

Based in Washington, D.C., John specializes in regulation and legislation affecting all sectors of freight transportation. He has covered rail, trucking and maritime issues since 1993 for a variety of publications based in the U.S. and the U.K. John began business reporting in 1993 at Broadcasting & Cable Magazine. He graduated from Florida State University majoring in English and business.

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21 June

Trucking Regulation

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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News Alert: Appeals court denies request to rehear AB5 decision

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the California Trucking Association’s request to rehear the decision that lifted the injunction against California’s independent contractor law.
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17 June

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Vessel group rejects allegations of threats against US exporters

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

Legal issues

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Workhorse sues Postal Service over delivery truck contract

Oshkosh files to intervene in Workhorse’s lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service.
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17 June

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Shippers, brokers square off over ocean carrier tariff prices

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

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Congress drafting law barring ocean carriers from refusing US exports

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

Driver issues

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Study calls for national truck-parking standards

Lack of standards among truck-parking notification systems puts long-haul truckers at a disadvantage, according to new research.
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10 June

Legal issues

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Yellow defends transparency of CARES Act loan

Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins sent a formal response to lawmakers seeking proof of compliance with the terms of the $700 million CARES Act loan.
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10 June

Trucking Regulation

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Connecticut to enact highway fee for trucks

Connecticut’s governor is expected to approve a 17.5-cents-per-mile tax on large trucks.
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9 June

Maritime

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Congressional earmark aims to expand Port of Mobile container markets

An intermodal container terminal in Alabama targeted for “earmark” funding would extend the reach of the Port of Mobile.
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8 June

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent
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Biden to investigate transportation supply/demand ‘mismatches’

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