Over one million shipments of hazardous materials reportedly travel in U.S. commerce every single day.
A common misunderstanding is the nature of hazardous materials—they are more commonplace than you think!...more
7/15/2024
/ Air Carriers ,
Compliance ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Maritime Transport ,
PHMSA ,
Railways ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Shipping ,
Surface Transportation ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trucking Industry ,
Vessels
Environmental regulations, including those under the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) jurisdiction, present a complex compliance challenge for vehicle fleet managers and operations departments across the country....more
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking input from industry stakeholders on the role of artificial intelligence in the supply chain. The DOT’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure is one of many federal...more
7/12/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
CARB ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Common Carriers ,
Compliance ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Forced Labor ,
National Security ,
Nuclear Power ,
Supply Chain ,
Trucking Industry ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Vessels
For-hire and private motor carriers face unique compliance and operations challenges that many other business or company functions do not encounter.
Operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) for your business, or as your...more
Beginning on July 1, 2024, all owners and registered owners of certain motor vehicles with nexus to New Jersey will be legally required to hold at least $1,500,000 in automobile liability insurance. This new law doubles the...more
New developments in international trade laws will have tangible and far-reaching impacts on transactions as well as day-to-day business operations. President Biden’s signing of HR 815 means that once time-barred historic...more
5/23/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Biden Administration ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Compliance ,
Due Diligence ,
Embargo ,
Internal Investigations ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mergers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Trading with the Enemy Act ,
Voluntary Disclosure
Environmental regulations, including those under the California Air Resources Board’s (“CARB”) jurisdiction, present a complex compliance challenge for vehicle fleet managers and operations departments across the country....more
4/9/2024
/ Air Pollution ,
Air Quality Standards ,
CARB ,
Climate Change ,
Compliance ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trucking Industry ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
Public safety on the roadways is the chief objective of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Some safety and operations teams will from time to time encounter unique circumstances where strict compliance can...more
3/25/2024
/ Commercial Truck Drivers ,
Compliance ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Exemptions ,
FMCSA ,
Highways ,
Licensing Rules ,
Public Safety ,
Roads ,
Training Requirements ,
Trucking Industry ,
Waivers
Government reporting contains no shortage of signals that threat actors, including traditional terroristic actors, are eager to disrupt global shipping and supply chains. This threat environment of frequent negative headlines...more
3/12/2024
/ Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Compliance ,
Economic Growth Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act ,
National Security ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Screening Procedures ,
Security Standards ,
Shipping ,
Supply Chain ,
Terrorist Threats ,
TSA
Many government agencies accomplish their critical missions by using private transportation and logistics services. The General Services Administration (GSA) is often the key federal agency for managing private procurement of...more
9/18/2023
/ Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,
Competitive Bidding ,
Compliance ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
DFARS ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
FMCSA ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
General Solicitation ,
Government Agencies ,
Subcontractors ,
System For Award Management (SAM) ,
Transportation Industry ,
Vendors
Cybersecurity has emerged as a tangible risk for transportation service providers over the course of the last year. Ransomware attacks on domestic industry and critical infrastructure, and tensions associated with the Russian...more
3/28/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Compliance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Hackers ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Ports ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Supply Chain ,
Transportation Industry ,
TSA
One of the most important stories in the transportation space over the last few years has been the explosive growth of last mile residential delivery. The global pandemic has only further fueled demand for this localized and...more
8/18/2021
/ Actual Delivery ,
Commerce Clause ,
Commercial Truck Drivers ,
Compliance ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Exclusive Jurisdiction ,
Federal Maritime Commission ,
FMCSA ,
Jurisdiction ,
Surface Transportation Board ,
Trucking Industry ,
TSA
Clients with even the strongest internal compliance policies, operating procedures, and leadership find themselves from time to time confronting potential exposure for civil liability due to regulatory violations. No one...more
One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is the renewed need for transportation providers to consider strengthening operating platforms by expanding into new markets, integrating new offerings or adjacent services, or growing the...more
11/10/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Compliance ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Country of Origin ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Made in the USA ,
Mergers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
Transportation Industry ,
Voluntary Disclosure
July 1, 2020, will mark the official start of the long-heralded United State Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as it replaces the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The USMCA will modernize free trade between...more
Those regulated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are familiar with a range of TSA policies that govern agency relationships during enforcement actions. For example, the Voluntary Disclosure Program Policy...more
United States anti-boycott laws are an often overlooked part of export compliance. Our practice has seen the frequency of suspicious requests rise. In response, we wanted to take the time to remind our readers of the basics...more