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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.

GovernmentFuel

US to Buy 3 Million Barrels of Oil for Reserve in August

The U.S. is soliciting bids for up to 3 million barrels of sour crude oil to refill its depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve in August.

May 16, 2023
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Prices Down 2.5¢ to $3.897 a Gallon

Diesel prices dipped 2.5 cents on average to drop below $3.90 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 15.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Average Age of Passenger Vehicles Hits Record High

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever: The average age of a passenger vehicle on the road hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

White House Envoy Optimistic Port Talks to Produce Deal Soon

A tentative agreement covering longshore workers at the largest U.S. ports is within reach after a year of negotiations between the union and employers, according to Stephen Lyons.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Montana Reins In Third-Party Lawsuit Financiers

A new law on the books in Montana places restrictions on third-party groups that finance civil litigation, a development that was welcomed by motor carriers operating in the state.

May 15, 2023
Government

REPLAY: How Rep. Crawford Plans to Move Freight Forward

On May 10, the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee held a hearing to examine initiatives to improve highway safety, expand truck parking access, and promote trucking workforce development.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Air Bag Manufacturer Refusing NHTSA’s Request to Recall

ARC Manufacturing could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafety

Transportation Safety Systems Unaffected by DOT Data Breach

The U.S. Transportation Department said it had been hit by a data breach involving its administrative systems.

May 15, 2023
Government

House Panel Presses Supply Chain Improvements

Capitol Agenda: The safety and efficiency of the country’s supply chains are being examined by the panel on highway policy in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Regulators Announce Members of Truck Leasing Task Force

Federal regulators have appointed nine individuals to serve on a truck-leasing task force that is charged with evaluating lease agreements in the trucking industry.

May 15, 2023