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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

With I-40 Closed, Truckers Find Mountain Roads Tricky

The closure of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge after Hurricane Helene has created challenges for some tractor-trailer drivers going between North Carolina and Tennessee.

November 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules

An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from unfair practices by China.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Phillips 66 Indicted for Alleged Toxic Sewer Discharges

The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

White House Seeks $8 Billion in Transportation Aid

WASHINGTON President Joe Biden and senior administration officials called on Congress to approve emergency aid before the end of the year to rebuild transportation corridors.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Prepares Two-Track Plan for Trump Trade Ties

The EU is exploring potential areas for deeper cooperation with the U.S., such as increased liquefied natural gas imports and closer alignment on addressing Chinas trade practices.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trumps selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business

MARAD Awards $580M Grants to Ports for Supply Chain Projects

USDOT's Maritime Administration announced $580 million in port grants for 31 projects across 15 states that incorporate multimodal improvements for the transportation of goods.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business

Canadas Provincial Leaders Want Bilateral Trade Deal With US

TORONTO Canadas provincial leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

New Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulations Take Effect

The DOT has new requirements for workplace drug and alcohol test procedures, plus another forcing states to check truck driver records in its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

November 20, 2024