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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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OMB Reviewing EPA Rule to Allow Navistar Engine Sales

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget on Aug. 4 a final rule that could allow Navistar International Corp. to continue selling engines that do not meet 2010 emission standards.

August 13, 2012
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For One NTDC Contestant, Competition Trumps Birth

MINNEAPOLIS — ABF Freight System truck driver Ralph Garcia had to make a choice between being at the hospital for the birth of his first grandson or competing here in the 2012 National Truck Driving Championships.

August 13, 2012
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Hazmat Haulers Face Larger Penalties Following Passage of New Highway Law

Motor carriers and shippers cited for hazardous materials violations face far greater penalties following the passage of the new federal highway reauthorization law.

August 13, 2012
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L.A. Container Shipping Grows

Container shipping at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 8.75% in June, faster than the first-half average, the port authority said Wednesday.

August 9, 2012
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U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in June

The U.S. trade deficit shrank 11% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

August 9, 2012
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Ford Buying Chinese Heavy-Duty Truck Maker

Ford Motor Co.’s Chinese commercial vehicle unit agreed to buy a heavy-duty truck maker for about $42 million, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

August 8, 2012
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Hazmat Carriers Face Higher Fines

Motor carriers and shippers cited for hazardous materials violations face far greater penalties following the passage of the new federal highway reauthorization law.

August 7, 2012
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ATRI Survey Seeks to Gauge Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry’s top concerns.

August 7, 2012
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Maine Truckers Facing Higher Turnpike Tolls

Truckers on the Maine Turnpike, which includes a stretch of Interstate 95, will pay up to 40% more in tolls beginning in November.

August 7, 2012
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CARB Boosting Truck Inspections in August During ‘Clean Truck Month’

The California Air Resources Board said it will conduct increased truck inspections during August.

August 6, 2012