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Trucking, labor haggle over driver work rules
A Senate hearing on freight mobility includes a dispute over hours-of-service rules for truckers
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Setback for truck platooning as clock starts on Wi-Fi rule
Truck platooning could see delays and higher costs with rollout of FCC’s 5.9 GHz now confirmed.
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Truck safety groups caution against exemptions on hauling vaccines
FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.
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Shippers, unions, railroads take sides at Senate hearing
Rail stakeholders debate the legacy of precision scheduled railroading and the common carrier obligation.
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Senators blast FAA ‘stonewalling’ 737 MAX investigation
The FAA chief was on the hot seat during a Senate hearing Wednesday looking into reforming the certification process for new aircraft after the 737…
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Senate bill targets FAA certification process used for 737 MAX
The U.S. Senate is proposing fixes for the FAA certification of new aircraft. It’s an issue after the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded.
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National Shipper Advisory Committee for FMC gets Senate push
Panel of importers and exporters will advise the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on policies of competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness in ocean shipping.
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FMC urges Congress to aid distressed US box terminals
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission asks lawmakers to consider “financial bridge” to help container terminals make their lease payments.
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FMC tracks COVID-19-induced supply chain bottlenecks
Commissioner Rebecca Dye will lead the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission effort with industry to identify “operational solutions to cargo delivery challenges” caused by the coronavirus…
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FMC’s newest commissioner dives into role
Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.
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