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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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Senate Passes Supply Chain-Related Defense Bill

A proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations was approved as part of a defense policy bill in the U.S. Senate.

August 1, 2023
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Construction Costs Soar on Alaska Freight Route

Inflation is blamed for sending project completion costs soaring 68% since 2021 to today’s $840 million to complete a freight route for bringing goods into Alaska from the port in Anchorage.

August 1, 2023
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Tesla Wants to Build Texas-to-California Semi Charging Route

Tesla reportedly is seeking nearly $100 million from the U.S. to build nine electric semi-truck charging stations along a route from the southern border of Texas to northern California.

August 1, 2023
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Steering Control Complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a dozen complaints about loss of steering control or loss of power steering in Tesla 2023 Models 3 and Y electric vehicles.

August 1, 2023
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Georgia Distribution Center to Team NFI, Bradshaw ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

Georgia officials announced plans to open a new East Coast distribution center in Effingham County to bring  Bradshaw ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s products to customers faster through a partnership with NFI.

July 31, 2023
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US Targets 43.5 MPG for New Vehicles by 2032

DETROIT — The U.S. government wants to raise the fuel economy of new vehicles 18% by the 2032 model year so that all new vehicles would average about 43.5 miles per gallon in real-world driving.

July 28, 2023
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New Iowa Truck Road Unveiled at Missouri River Barge

A road partially funded by a $1 million U.S. government grant is enabling farmers to move freight from Interstate 29 directly to Iowa’s Port of Blencoe barge terminal on the Missouri River.

July 28, 2023
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Lordstown Ordered to Face Trial Despite Bankruptcy

A Delaware judge permitted vehicle maker Karma Automotive to move forward with an upcoming trial in California against Lordstown Motors Corp. despite Lordstown's filing for bankruptcy.  

July 27, 2023
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Freight Group Emphasizes Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — A coalition of freight stakeholders called for greater emphasis on the heavy-duty sector as federal lawmakers and regulators prioritize electric vehicles nationwide.

July 27, 2023
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Senators Introduce Trucking Safety Bill

Legislation meant to promote highway safety by setting federal standards that further determine a carrier’s competence was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

July 27, 2023