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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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New-ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Fall in October, Missing Projections

Sales of new U.S. homes fell in October to the weakest pace since March 2016 as rising borrowing costs and elevated prices keep buyers out of the market.

November 28, 2018
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Economy Grows at Unrevised 3.5% Pace in Third Quarter

The U.S. economy remained on a solid footing in the third quarter, matching previously reported results, as stronger business investment and a bigger boost from inventories cushioned a trade drag that matched the worst since 1984.

November 28, 2018
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New York City to Roll Out ‘High Vision’ Trucks

New York City’s initiative to reduce traffic deaths may be called Vision Zero, but for municipal truck drivers it will translate into a little more vision — in the form of fewer blind spots.

November 28, 2018
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Trump Threatens Punishment After GM Announces Layoffs, Plant Closures

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump threatened Nov. 27 to end consumer subsidies for electric cars sold by General Motors in the wake of the company’s announcement of layoffs and plant closures in Michigan, Ohio and Maryland.

November 28, 2018
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Philadelphia Airport Plans $5.5 Million Land Purchase to Expand Airfreight

City aviation officials plan to spend $5.5 million to acquire 15 acres near Philadelphia International Airport as part of a plan to develop an airfreight complex serving a broad swath of the region.

November 28, 2018
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Nominations on Senate’s Docket for Lame-Duck Session, Mitch McConnell Says

Consideration of nominees for top level roles in the Trump administration is among the priorities for the U.S. Senate during its brief post-election session, the chamber’s leader said Nov. 27.

November 28, 2018
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PennDOT Seeks Private Sector Input for Truck Parking

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking input on a public-private partnership to address truck parking.

November 28, 2018
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Oakland Leaders Craft Truck Management Plan

The Port of Oakland and city leaders are developing the West Oakland Truck Management Plan in an effort to reduce the impact of freight haulers moving through residential areas.

November 27, 2018
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Deborah Hersman to Leave National Safety Council for Safety Post at Waymo

Deborah Hersman is leaving her post as National Safety Council CEO to become chief safety officer at Waymo, a self-driving technology development company based in Mountain View, Calif.

November 27, 2018
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FMCSA Rule Eliminating Exemptions for Diabetic Drivers Takes Effect

After years in limbo, a final rule became effective in November allowing medical examiners — in consultation with a truck driver’s treating clinician — to decide whether an insulin-treated diabetic driver is qualified to get behind the wheel.

November 27, 2018