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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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Werner Driver Quinton Ward Wins Driving for Excellence Award

Quinton Ward of New Orleans, who served five years in the U.S. Army until he was injured and received an Honorable Discharge, is the winner of the 2018 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerces Hiring Our Heroes Program.

December 14, 2018
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Farm Legislation Clears Congress, Moves to Trumps Desk

The U.S. House on Dec. 12 passed a farm policy deal, clearing the five-year measure for President Donald Trumps signature.

December 14, 2018
Government

White House Said to Officially Delay China Tariff Hike to March

The Trump administration is making official its decision to delay until March 1 a tariff hike on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, according to two people familiar with the matter.

December 14, 2018
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Manufacturing Production Unchanged, Missing Projections

U.S. factory production was unchanged in November and the prior months reading was revised to a decline from a gain, a sign the industry may be taking a breather while still growing at a pace that supports economic growth.

December 14, 2018
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Electric Trucks Advance

As electric vehicle technology becomes increasingly viable for commercial trucking, fleets and manufacturers are preparing to put the first generation of battery-electric trucks on the road.

December 14, 2018
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China Is Said to Plan to Buy US Corn as Soon as January

Chinese officials are preparing to restart purchases of American corn as soon as January, another sign that the Asian nation is working on a lasting detente with the U.S.

December 14, 2018
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Retail Sales Top Estimates as Core Measure Up Most in Year

U.S. retail sales topped forecasts in November as a key measure jumped by the most in a year and October figures were revised higher, indicating consumers are giving a bigger boost to the economy than expected this quarter.

December 14, 2018
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Editorial: Funding Plan Starts With Open Dialogue

In the news business, if journalists believe a story has some long-term relevance, we say the story has legs. The term is meant to suggest that a topic could carry forward for a while, or that an article could be published at a later date, since the content has lesser risk of growing stale.

December 13, 2018
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Border Wall Hinders Funding Negotiations as Trump Threatens Shutdown

The threat of a partial government shutdown that would ensnare transportation programs looms as congressional Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree about President Donald Trumps funding request for a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico.

December 13, 2018
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FMCSA, Others Tackle Truck Parking Problem

Elected officials are becoming more aware of the truck parking problem, but many cant seem to convince their constituents why they should care, according to panelists at a recent conference on truck parking.

December 13, 2018