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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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Diesel Inches Up 0.6¢ to $3.258 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel inched up 0.6 cent to $3.258 a gallon, while crude oil prices fell amid questions over supplies in light of looming sanctions against Iran.

September 10, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Demand Seen Peaking by 2023 While Climate Targets Are Missed

Within 20 years, oil use will have long since peaked, renewables and natural gas will account for about half of energy supply and the cost of keeping the lights on will plummet. But that still won’t be enough to meet climate goals, according to a forecast from energy and maritime services company DNV GL Group AS.

September 10, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 10: Welcome to Normaltown

For all of the hysteria pundits have heaped on Washington in recent weeks, the current state of affairs really isn't abnormal. Here's a look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 10, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

North Carolina Governor Suspends HOS, Weight Rules Ahead of Hurricane Florence

Rules pertaining to weight restrictions and hours of service have been relaxed for certain truckers in North Carolina as the state braces for Hurricane Florence.

September 10, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

EPA Inspector General to Audit Agency’s Emissions Test on Gliders

At the request of four Republican congressmen, the Office of Inspector General for the Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to conduct an audit of a 2017 EPA study that concluded glider trucks are bigger polluters than trucks that meet newer federal emissions standards.

September 7, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Additional $267 Billion of Chinese Imports

President Donald Trump said he’s ready to impose tariffs on an additional $267 billion in Chinese goods on short notice, on top of a proposed $200 billion that his administration is putting the final touches on.

September 7, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Pilot Flying J Drops Appeal of Decision on Santa Fe Truck Stop Proposal

Pilot Flying J recently dropped its court appeal of Santa Fe County’s decision to reject a truck stop proposed for a vacant parcel south of the Santa Fe, N.M., city limits.

September 7, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

US Hiring Picked up in August as Pay Surged Most in 9 years

WASHINGTON — The pace of hiring in the United States quickened in August, and wages grew at their fastest pace in nine years — evidence that employers remain confident despite the Trump administration’s ongoing conflicts with its trading partners.

September 7, 2018
GovernmentSafetyTCA

Alaska DOT Reroutes Dalton Highway to Protect Road From Creeping ‘Blob’

Alaska highway workers have moved the Dalton Highway to protect it from a giant mass of frozen debris oozing down a hillside.

September 7, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Economists Paint Rosy Forecast for Trucking

WASHINGTON — Economists for trade associations representing manufacturing, construction and retail industries said during an industry conference here that they expect positive growth to continue for the remainder of 2018, with little chance of a downturn over the next year or so despite the threat of increasing trade tensions, rising interest rates and higher costs.

September 6, 2018