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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.

GovernmentSafety

Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA

Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law’s enactment.

November 16, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Factory Output Barely Rises After Tepid Gains in Prior Months

U.S. factory output rose in October by less than expected after downward revisions to prior months, suggesting manufacturing is losing some steam as domestic and global demand moderates.

November 16, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Dips 2¢ to $5.313 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dipped 2 cents to $5.313 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 14.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Inspectors Place 13.3% of CMVs Out of Service During Brake Safety Week

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

The Battery Supply Chain Is Finally Coming to America

Redwood Materials Inc., the battery recycling company created by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, said it has reached a deal to supply Panasonic with billions of dollars in critical battery components that will be produced in the U.S. for the first time.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Wholesale Inflation Eased in October for Fourth Straight Slowdown

Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States are easing from painfully high levels.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Demand Destruction Starting to Look Inevitable, International Agency Says

Unprecedented diesel prices mean that demand destruction for the fuel is probable, the International Energy Agency said.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Hutcheson Cites History of Commitment to Gender Equality

DALLAS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a conference hosted by a women’s trucking organization that she has been striving to elevate the vital role women play in the industry throughout her career.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

PrePass Urges Caution on CMV Electronic Identifier System

A new PrePass Safety Alliance white paper claims that a proposal to require that trucks have a unique electronic identifier system would not necessarily improve highway safety, and could allow inspectors to monitor the condition of commercial motor vehicles while they are in motion.

November 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Stellantis Promotes Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses in EV Shift

The chief operating officer in North America of the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks on Nov. 14 emphasized the opportunities for minority-owned businesses to be a part of the company’s transformation toward electrification.

November 14, 2022