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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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FMCSA to Consider Broker-Shipper Transparency

Federal trucking regulators  confirmed they plan to consider a request by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association seeking a rulemaking on broker-shipper pricing transparency.

June 27, 2023
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Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Commercial electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two months after it warned that it was in danger of failing.

June 27, 2023
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PMTA Sues Pennsylvania Over California Emissions Regulations

The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and four trucking company members are suing two commonwealth agencies over adoption of California's heavy-truck emission standards.

June 27, 2023
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Fiscal 2024 Appropriations Bills on Agenda in Congress

Senate funding leaders expressed optimism about efforts to advance fiscal 2024 legislation in the coming months.

June 27, 2023
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Iowa Farmers Among Winners in $2.94 Million Grants

Iowa is helping some 1,600 people obtain their CDLs for driving trucks and school buses through in-house training or with third-party providers via $2.49 million in farm-based grants.

June 27, 2023
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Diesel Price Resumes Decline

Diesel prices slipped 1.4 cents a gallon after a one-week interruption to settle at a national average of $3.801, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 26.

June 26, 2023
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New York City Congestion Pricing Gets Final Approval

A plan to charge motorists driving into New York City’s midtown Manhattan received final federal approval, according to a notice to congressional members.

June 26, 2023
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Maine Motor Vehicle Taxes Are New Highway Fund Source

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed a two-year, $829 million highway budget law creating a reliable revenue stream to fund highway repairs using portions of state motor vehicle taxes.

June 26, 2023
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FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study on Self-Driving Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to do a study related to truck drivers and advanced driver-assistance systems.

June 26, 2023
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Construction Starts on I-270 Bridge Over Mississippi River

Construction started on a project with Missouri to replace the aging Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River on I-270 with twin bridges to help improve freight transportation.

June 26, 2023