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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.

GovernmentFuel

White House to Tap Oil Reserve Again Amid High Fuel Prices

The Biden administration is moving toward a release of at least another 10 million to 15 million barrels of oil from the nations emergency stockpile in a bid to balance markets and keep gasoline prices from climbing further.

October 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel Proposes Rule Emphasizing Transparency

ORLANDO, Fla. Federal Maritime Commission member Carl Bentzel proposes to bring more transparency and efficiency to the ocean shipping industry. He unveiled his plan at the American Association of Port Authorities annual convention Oct. 17.

October 18, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Up 11.5瞽 to $5.339 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel climbed 11.5 cents to $5.339 a gallon, marking the second straight double-digit increase after five straight weeks of declines, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct 17.

October 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

USDOT Updates National Safety Strategy

Additional safety strategies for the nations mobility networks were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of its comprehensive plan.

October 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

California Forms Statewide Alliance to Apply for Federal Hydrogen Grants

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has established a broad statewide alliance to apply for a stake of $7 billion in federal grants earmarked for national hydrogen hubs rather than forming regional partnerships with other governors.

October 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Number of Guilty Pleas in Staged Accident Scams Reaches 41

Three additional participants in staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud charges, bringing to 41 the number of convicted conspirators in the FBIs Operation Sideswipe investigation.

October 17, 2022
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Truckers Win Over BNSF in Case Regarding Illinois Biometrics Law

In what is believed to be the first jury verdict related to Illinois strict biometrics privacy law, a $228 million judgment has been entered against BNSF Railway in a class-action lawsuit over the railroads collection of fingerprint data.

October 17, 2022
Government

Buttigieg, White House Promote IIJA Ahead of Elections

Reminders by President Joe Biden and his team regarding a legislative record that includes the enactment of the $1 trillion infrastructure law areomnipresent.

October 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: Marking a Year of Wins

Harold Sumerford Jr. writes, "As ATA chairman, Ive traveled around the country 20 states in all talking to my fellow truckers. Everywhere I go Im struck by how invigorated people are by the 'new' ATA."

October 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATAs Chris Spear: 2022 Has Brought Trucking Major Victories

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is excited to talk about the victories the federation has achieved over the past year, but hes equally energized about taking on the issues facing it in the months ahead.

October 15, 2022