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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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Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 4: Lighting a Fire Under Infrastructure Urgency

The section of I-85 that collapsed in Atlanta last week didn't collapse on its own, but the ensuing traffic nightmares are symptomatic of the nation's overall infrastructure crisis. Will that incident help prompt action in Congress? Eno's Jeff Davis joins Eugene Mulero to take a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 5, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Minnesota Legislators Debate Who Pays if Freight Train, Light Rail Collide

Residents have long worried about plans for Southwest light rail to operate alongside freight trains hauling ethanol, especially in densely populated areas such as Minneapolis.

April 4, 2017
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Infrastructure Overhaul May Top $1 Trillion, Cut Red Tape: Trump

President Donald Trump vowed on March 4 to cut red tape to speed up approval of infrastructure projects and said his overhaul could top $1 trillion on roads, tunnels and bridges, one of his 2016 election campaign promises.

April 4, 2017
Government

California Transportation Bill and Proposed Gas-Tax Hike Advances to Senate Floor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A massive $52 billion transportation deal that would raise fuel taxes and vehicle fees to fix California’s pothole-ridden roads and unstable bridges cleared a key legislative committee April 3 as proponents race to meet a self-imposed April 6 deadline.

April 4, 2017
Government

Secretary Chao to Headline Ports Conference April 5

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is scheduled to headline the spring conference of the American Association of Port Authorities in Washington on April 5.

April 3, 2017
Government

Minnesota House Passes $2.2 Billion Plan to Improve Roads, Bridges

The Minnesota House on March 31 approved a $2.2 billion transportation plan that would boost state spending on roads and bridges and likely force cuts to public transit.

April 3, 2017
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Trump Orders Study of 'Trade Abuse' Contributing to Deficits

President Donald Trump ordered on March 31 a comprehensive study to identify every form of “trade abuse” that contributes to U.S. deficits with foreign countries.

April 3, 2017
Government

Tempers Flare Among Tennessee House GOP Members Over Gas Tax Bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Members of Tennessee's House Republican supermajority quarreled March 30 on issues related to GOP Gov. Bill Haslam's plan to boost transportation spending with fuel tax increases.

April 3, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSpecial Coverage

FMCSA Preps Truckers on ELD Malfunctions

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the requirement to transition to electronic logging devices fast approaches, federal trucking regulators explained to truckers the steps to take in the event their devices malfunction.

April 3, 2017
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Logistics Market Continues to Evolve; XPO Jumps to No. 1 on Top 50 List

The market for third-party logistics services continues to expand and evolve in response to market demands and a changing competitive landscape.

April 3, 2017