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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.

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Amazons Profit Surges on Cloud Computing, Advertising Gains

Amazon.com reported quarterly profit that exceeded analysts estimates, demonstrating the companys focus on cloud computing, advertising and other high-margin businesses continues to pay off.

April 25, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Catch Them if You Can: The Soaring Business of Downing Drones

After recent incidents of drones disrupting passenger flights and costing potentially millions of pounds in revenue, a cottage industry of companies has emerged, all hoping to solve the problems caused when drones fly where they are not supposed to.

April 25, 2019
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Infrastructure, Funding, Nominations on Congress Agenda

When lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on April 29, they will look on as the leadership from the House Democrats and President Donald Trump engage in a discussion about the countrys roads and bridges, and ways to pay for improvements. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Trump have expressed an interest in considering long-term infrastructure legislation this year.

April 25, 2019
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Two Trucking Associations Challenging ABC Contractor Test in Federal Court

An association of small to medium-sized motor carriers has asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reject a decision last month by a federal district judge in California to dismiss a challenge to the so-called ABC test, which is used to decide if a contractor should be classified as an employee in California.

April 25, 2019
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Infrastructure Bill Possible With Trump, Congressional Leadership, Chamber Says

WASHINGTON With the next round of infrastructure talks between President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expected later this month, an influential group in Washington will keep working the sidelines to get a long-term bill across the finish line.

April 25, 2019
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New York City to Limit Cars, Trucks on 14th Street in Traffic-Cutting Experiment

In an 18-month experiment, the city plans to limit car and truck traffic from a six-block stretch of the road, establishing a corridor featuring express buses, wide bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly walkways. The bus service will start in June.

April 24, 2019
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Trump Said to Consider Waiving US Ship Mandate for Natural Gas

President Donald Trump is considering waiving the requirement that only U.S.-flagged vessels can move goods from American ports to Puerto Rico or energy-starved areas of the Northeast, according to sources familiar with the deliberations.

April 24, 2019
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Ohio Safety Agency Petitions FMCSA for Veteran Driver Exemptions

The Ohio Department of Public Safety has requested exemption from certain commercial driver license regulations to open up truck-driving opportunities for veterans.

April 24, 2019
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ATRI Calls for Operational Cost Data From Fleets

The American Transportation Research Institute is looking for for-hire motor carriers to participate in the annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report.

April 24, 2019
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Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Discuss Infrastructure Proposals April 30

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she plans to meet with President Donald Trump next week to discuss an infrastructure deal, even as she resists calls from some fellow Democrats to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.

April 24, 2019