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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Soybean Demand Drops as US Biofuel Tax Credit Stalls

Agriculture giants including Cargill Inc. and Bunge Global SA are slowing their buying of soybeans because of uncertainty over U.S. biofuels policy.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Trucking Firms Call on Hochul to Delay New York’s EV Rule

COHOES, N.Y. — Trucking industry executives and others asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to pump the brakes on state regulations that mandate sales of electric trucks in New York starting in January.

October 29, 2024
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

White House Adviser Addresses Fleets’ Need for Cybersecurity

CLEVELAND — White House official Stephen Viña stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity Oct. 28 even as carriers adapt to an unknown technological future.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

PennDOT Approves Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles in State

There are now rules of the road for self-driving vehicles in Pennsylvania.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Prices Fall on Weak Global Demand

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden to Announce $3B to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Ports

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $3 billion to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

US Finalizes China Investment Restrictions on Key Tech

The rules, which come after more than a year of deliberation, ban some investments into those industries and require the U.S. government to be notified about others.

October 28, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Nudges Up 2¢ to $3.573 a Gallon

The U.S. average diesel price edged up 2 cents, reaching $3.573 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
Government, Business

Fed Faces Trust Gap in Economic Management, New Data Show

The average level of trust in the Fed’s ability measured 3.2 on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 representing the highest trust. The authors also found a political divide among respondents.

October 28, 2024
Government, Business, TCA

Dockworkers at East Coast Ports to Resume Negotiations

The union representing dockworkers in East Coast ports is set to return to the bargaining table next month, part of an arrangement reached after a three-day strike was suspended Oct. 3.

October 28, 2024