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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Port of Long Beach Has Record 1Q; Port of Los Angeles Sees 5.7% Drop

The Port of Long Beach had its best first quarter, up 19.4% compared with the same period in 2017.

April 17, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Mississippi House Speaker Proposes Diversions, Tax Swap to Fund Infrastructure

Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn presented an infrastructure funding plan April 12 that would divert money to transportation projects over the next several years.

April 17, 2018
GovernmentTechnology

FHWA Audits Utah DOT National Environmental Policy Act Compliance

Consistent communication between managers and staff members could benefit the Utah Department of Transportation as it executes National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities, according to a recent federal audit.

April 17, 2018
GovernmentTechnologySafety

Virginia Tech Vehicle Test Track System to Include Rural Road Simulation

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is in the midst of a major expansion of its vehicle test track system in Blacksburg, Va., as it works to complete this fall a simulated rural road system covering 120 acres.

April 17, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Rhode Island Truck Tolls Delayed Until Late May

Rhode Island’s truck tolls have been postponed once again, this time until at least late May, a delay that is expected to cost $20 million in lost revenue.

April 16, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Optimism Among Builders Slides for Fourth Consecutive Month

NEW YORK — ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøbuilder confidence slid for the fourth consecutive month with steadily rising mortgage rates and sky-high home prices putting ownership out of reach for more Americans.

April 16, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Push for Quick NAFTA Deal Slowed by Division on Top Issues

President Donald Trump’s push for a quick resolution to NAFTA talks is being stymied by persistent differences among the United States, Canada and Mexico over a handful of the make-or-break issues.

April 16, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 16: Road to NTDC

The journey to crown this year’s top truck driver is officially underway. Elite truckers passionate about safety are focusing their talents at their state truck driving championships for a chance to qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships.

April 16, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Panel Issues Interim Report to Accelerate Recommendations for Truck Size, Weight Limits

A specially appointed committee of academic and policy experts has issued an interim report on its plans to plug data and research gaps that have for several years delayed federal policy recommendations for changes to truck size and weight limits.

April 16, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

US Retail Sales Rebound in Sign Consumer Weakness Fading

U.S. retail sales rose by more than expected in March in the first gain in four months, suggesting consumer demand regained steam on the back of tax cuts and refunds.

April 16, 2018