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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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat

The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Biden Praises Local Leaders, Touts Record at NLC Gathering

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at an event hosted by the National League of Cities, praised local officials for advancing important projects for their communities.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

IIHS Faults Automated Driving Systems on Driver Attention

DETROIT — Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, according to an insurance industry study.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Rises 0.4% in February

WASHINGTON — Consumer prices picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Dips 1.8¢ in Third Straight Decline

The national average diesel price barely hung above $4 a gallon after dropping 1.8 cents to settle at $4.004, according to Energy Information Administration data released March 11.

March 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Cancels Another Shipment of US Wheat

China canceled another batch of U.S. wheat export shipments, adding to an already record number of cancellations that have weighed on Chicago futures.

March 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

REPLAY: Bridges, Roads, and Rails: America's Infrastructure at a Crossroads

Every 4 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) evaluates the state of America's infrastructure and produces a report card with a score and recommendations for improvement. In 2021, America's infrastructure overall scored a C-. 

March 11, 2024
Government

Biden Enacts Fiscal 2024 DOT Bill

Capitol Agenda: President Joe Biden over the weekend signed into law legislation to keep the Department of Transportation and other agencies operating through the current fiscal year.

March 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsTCA

Container Shipping Through Red Sea Falls Again

HAMBURG, Germany — Container shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal has declined again in response to the conflict in the Middle East, after recovering to some extent.

March 11, 2024