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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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trade Groups Push for No Tariffs on Vehicle Parts

Officials in the transportation industry warned that if President Donald Trump follows through on the threat of tariffs on imported truck and automobile parts, the effects could be devastating for jobs in the United States.

April 16, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Average Price Spurts 2.5¢ to $3.118

The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.5 cents to $3.118 a gallon, as crude oil dropped below $64 a barrel, the Department of Energy reported April 15.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trump Visits Truck Dealer in Minnesota to Tout Tax Cuts

While visiting a truck dealership in Burnsville, Minn., President Donald Trump touted tax cuts passed by Republicans in 2017, even as the law has swelled the deficit and failed to gain traction with voters in last year’s midterm elections.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

As Trade War Simmers, US Soybean Shipments Hit One-Year Low

Shipments of American soybeans are at the lowest level since before the U.S.-China trade war in what could be a worrying sign for growers hoping for the Asian giant to accelerate purchases ahead of a trade deal.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

IG Report Recommends Better Office Space Utilization at DOT

There is room for improvement in how officials across the U.S. Department of Transportation manage their office space, the department’s inspector general determined in a recent report.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentTechnology

Elon Musk Tweets Another Tesla Forecast in Midst of SEC Talks

Elon Musk, already in hot water over his Twitter use, posted another Tesla Inc. production forecast reminiscent of the one that landed him before a federal judge earlier this month.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Farmers Fear China Trade Deal Will Fail to Erase Retaliatory Tariffs

Some U.S. farm groups fear that President Donald Trump’s terms for easing his trade war with China risk leaving large swaths of American agriculture worse off than before the conflict began.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Says US Open to Facing Penalties in China Trade Deal

The United States is open to facing “repercussions” if it doesn’t live up to its commitments in a potential trade deal with China, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said, in a sign that the two sides are edging closer to an accord.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving

Transportation companies — including trucking groups — can improve safety by promoting accountability at the individual, executive and peer levels, according to industry representatives.

April 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Spring Snowstorm Buries Midwest, Tornadoes Possible in South

Strong winds and more snow hit the Midwest on April 12 after a spring storm buried several states in snow and created dangerous travel conditions, while forecasters warned of potential weekend tornadoes in the South.

April 12, 2019