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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.

GovernmentEquipmentSafety

NHTSA Denies Petition to Remove Underride Guard Labeling Requirement

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition filed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance asking regulators to drop a requirement for trucks and trailers to display a legible certification label on their rear impact guards.

January 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Gets Justice Department Subpoena for Self-Driving Features

The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc. related to its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, according to a regulatory filing.

January 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Court Upholds Minnesotas Clean Car Rule Tied to California

ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 30 upheld the states Clean Car Rule, which ties the states vehicle emission standards to California regulations.

January 30, 2023
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Up 1.8瞽 to $4.622 in Third Increase of 2023

The national average price of diesel nudged up 1.8 cents to $4.622 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 30.

January 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Biden Kicks Off Work to Relieve East Coast Amtrak Bottleneck

President Joe Biden kicked off a project to replace a 150-year-old Baltimore rail tunnel thats slowing train traffic along the Northeast Corridor.

January 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Lawmakers Introduce Truck Parking Bill

Legislation that would dedicate funds to expand truckers access to parking nationwide was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

January 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Volvo Group Hit With $130 Million Penalty Over Recall Issues

Volvo Group North America will pay a civil penalty of as much as $130 million under an arrangement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

January 30, 2023
Government

Rep. Rick Crawford to Oversee Highways Amid Supply Chain Oversight

The House panel tasked with monitoring the nations highways has a new leader in Rep. Rick Crawford at a time when Republicans prepare to review the Biden White Houses supply chain policies.Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 30, 2023
GovernmentFuel

House Republicans Seek New Restrictions on Use of Oil Stockpile

WASHINGTON For the second time this January, House Republicans have advanced a measure to restrict presidential use of the nations emergency oil stockpile.

January 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Missouri Awards $5.9 Million in Grants for CDLs, Related Training

Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.

January 30, 2023