Regulatory Agencies

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.