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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Groups Support Werner in Legal Filing Over Nuclear Verdict

The Texas Trucking Association and another advocacy group have filed a friend of the court brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking that it reject a $100 million lower-court accident verdict against Werner Enterprises.

February 28, 2024
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McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader Post-Election

Republican Mitch McConnell will step down as his partys leader in the Senate after the November election, he said.

February 28, 2024
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California Offers Online CDL Renewals

California has made it easier for truck drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses through a new online option that is part of the states customer-focused digital transformation.

February 28, 2024
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US Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in Fourth Quarter

WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 28.

February 28, 2024
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Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal

Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.

February 27, 2024
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Carrier Uses Arkansas Grant for Electric Yard Truck

An Arkansas state environmental grant for $166,023 has helped truckload carrier Continental Express modernize its operations with an all-electric spotter truck at a Nestl矇 USA plant.

February 27, 2024
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Port of L.A. Updates From Gene Seroka

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka talks with TT's Dan Ronan about growth at the port and challenges in early 2024 following the successful completion of a labor agreement in 2023.

February 27, 2024
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Gas Vehicles Currently Cheaper to Fuel Than EVs

With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economical to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.

February 27, 2024
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Factory Orders Tick Up in January

Orders placed with factories for business equipment barely rose in January after falling the prior month, suggesting firms are restraining their investment amid an uncertain outlook.

February 27, 2024
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Norfolk Southern Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Plan

OMAHA, Neb. Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors seeking to take control of the railroad.

February 27, 2024