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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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DOT Announces Relief Funds for Carolinas

North Carolina and South Carolina will receive millions in federal funds to repair damaged infrastructure left in Hurricane Florence’s wake.

September 21, 2018
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The Case for Natural Gas Engines

I’ve speculated in the past that fleets would tire of natural gas engines, partic­ularly as legislators or regulators began taxing the alternative fuel on the same basis as diesel.

September 21, 2018
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NAFTA’s Latest Deadline Day Comes and Goes Without Canada Deal

OTTAWA — NAFTA talks probably have missed the latest in a string of deadlines, leaving all eyes on the United States over what will happen next.

September 21, 2018
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Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Gribbin to Headline IBTTA Conference in October

New Jersey’s top transportation officer and the former infrastructure guru at the White House are scheduled to headline the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association annual conference next month in Baltimore.

September 20, 2018
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Intermodal, 3PL Outlook Remains Strong

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The intermodal and third-party logistics industries are experiencing growth that is running parallel to the strength of the economy.

September 20, 2018
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China Races to Get Goods to the US Before Tariffs Hit

The race is on to get Chinese goods into the United States before President Donald Trump’s tariffs bite.

September 20, 2018
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US ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Flat in August

WASHINGTON — Sales of existing homes were unchanged in August, as a shortage of houses priced at less than $250,000 — a level considered to be affordable for the middle class — has become a drag on the real estate market.

September 20, 2018
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Trade Tensions Push Finance Chiefs’ Outlook to Worst in a Year

As the Trump administration keeps piling on tariffs, U.S. stock traders are averting their gaze and holding on tight. Corporate finance chiefs are having a more difficult time.

September 20, 2018
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I-5 in Washington, Oregon Best Route to Deploy Self-Driving Semis, Report Says

Of all the freeways in the United States, the most productive corridor for self-driving trucks appears to be Interstate 5 through Washington and Oregon, according to a report released this week by the Kirkland, Wash.-based Inrix data company.

September 20, 2018
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Transportation Bill Could Be Next Up After Senate Sends House Defense Bill

The U.S. Senate has gained more time to finalize a transportation measure that includes a key trucking provision prior to a Sept. 30 deadline now that it has approved a fiscal 2019 defense funding bill.

September 20, 2018