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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.

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NTSB Announces Leadership Changes

National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt recently announced three leadership changes.

March 5, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Rises 2.8¢ for Third Consecutive Weekly Gain

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 2.8 cents to $3.076 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude prices inched higher.

March 4, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Fuel Tax Hike for Infrastructure Plan

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proposed a 10-cent increase to the state’s fuel tax as part of her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan to generate money for transportation projects.

March 4, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Rep. Sam Graves: August Do-or-Die Month for Infrastructure Bill in 2019

From fuel tax increases to a vehicle-miles-traveled fee, Congress has several funding options to consider. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead for the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 4, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trade Deal That Would Lift US Tariffs on Chinese Goods Said to Be Near

The United States and China are close to a trade deal that could lift most or all U.S. tariffs as long as Beijing follows through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products, two people familiar with the discussions said.

March 4, 2019
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

Dana Finalizes Deal for Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Unit

Dana Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of the drive systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, including the Graziano and Fairfield brands, to expand the company’s capabilities in electrification and its manufacturing presence in key growth markets.

March 1, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Spending Fell Sharp 0.5% in December

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending tumbled 0.5% in December, the biggest decline in nine years, as the holiday shopping season ended in disappointment. Meanwhile, incomes rose sharply in December but edged down in January.

March 1, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Survey: US Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace in February

BALTIMORE — American manufacturers expanded at a slower rate in February, as the pace of new orders, production and employment each slipped.

March 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA Touts Introduction of Interstate Driving Legislation

American Trucking Associations has strongly praised the introduction in the 116th Congress of a bill designed to facilitate interstate driving for truckers younger than 21.

March 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousEditorial

Editorial: The Human Element for Automated Technology

Across three industry events in the span of just a few days last week, the evolution of automated driving was front and center, with everyone from government leaders to technology innovators looking ahead to how — and at what pace — automation might someday reshape the trucking industry.

February 28, 2019