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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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2022 MCE Photo Gallery

In 2022, American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition returns to the San Diego Convention Center Oct. 22-25, the same venue where the event was held in both 2019 and 2014.

October 14, 2022
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Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Guilty of Defrauding Investors

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud Oct. 14 for misleading investors in the electric truck company.

October 14, 2022
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Maria Cantwell Embraces 'Senator Freight' Moniker

Sen. Maria Cantwell doubled down on her role as the “freight senator” in an acceptance speech on Oct. 13 after being named the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association’s Legislator of the Year.

October 14, 2022
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CVSA Announces Results of Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods Blitz

A five-day unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods inspection special enforcement effort in June netted 1,774 violations in the United States and Canada, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported Oct. 12.

October 14, 2022
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Pete Buttigieg, Robin Hutcheson to Speak at MCE

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will address attendees Oct. 25 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, ATA announced Oct. 13.

October 13, 2022
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Critical of Biden, Congressional Republicans Pursue Energy Initiatives

Senate Republicans critical of President Joe Biden’s policies and prices at the pump are pressing the administration on economic relief and to focus on domestic oil and gas production.

October 13, 2022
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Trevor Milton Fraud Case Goes to Jury After Passionate Closing Statements

The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton’s trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.

October 13, 2022
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FMCSA Denies Exemption for Intellistop’s Pulsating Brake-Lamp Technology

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.

October 13, 2022
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Driver Recruitment Strong Despite Uncertain Economy

The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.

October 13, 2022
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Trucking Weighs In on Independent Contractor Proposal

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would set multi-factor standards for what constitutes an independent contractor.

October 13, 2022