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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.

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House Transportation Panel to Debate Truck Parking Bill

Legislation designed to increase parking access for the nations truck drivers is scheduled for debate before the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel July 20.

July 19, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Yellen Touts Friend-Shoring as Global Supply Chain Fix

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on trusted U.S. allies to strengthen trade relationships to shore up global supply chains disrupted by the pandemic, worsened by Russias war in Ukraine and threatened longer term by a reliance on China.

July 19, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Chips Bill Gains Steam in Senate Despite Last-Minute Lobbying

A drive in the Senate to quickly pass $52 billion in grants and incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing picked up steam in Congress despite last-minute lobbying for changes.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Trade Groups Ask Newsom to Delay Enforcement of AB 5

More than 70 trade associations representing wide-ranging supply chain interests have sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to issue an executive order to temporarily pause enforcement of the states AB 5 contractor law.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Plunges 13.6瞽 to Settle at $5.432 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel fell for the fourth consecutive week and by at least a dime for the third straight time by 13.6 cents to settle at $5.432 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 18.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety

Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Truckers AB 5 Protest Fueled by Lack of Clarity

Protests over California's AB 5 law could have a dramatic impact on the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, where more than 70% of truckers are owner-operators.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

ATA Praises Bidens Executive Order During Rail Negotiations

American Trucking Associations touted the Biden White Houses recent directive to assist with ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Supply Chains Inching Back to Normal, Brace for Headwinds of Softer Demand

Rock guitarist Jack White, who extended his Supply Chain Issues Tour into October, might want to name his bands next road trip after a different villain. Thats because supply strains, while still afflicting many consumers and businesses, are becoming more mundane.

July 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Teslas Chinese Battery Maker Scopes Out Sites in Mexico

Chinas Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the worlds biggest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, is considering at least two locations in Mexico for a manufacturing plant to potentially supply Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co.

July 18, 2022