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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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Ocean Shipping Rates Begin to Decline

Transpacific shipping costs have fallen by 53% in the past three months.

July 13, 2022
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Quest to Curb Gas Prices Sends Biden on Saudi Trip

President Joe Biden seeks to salvage relations with Saudi Arabia in a Mideast trip that risks political embarrassment unless near-record U.S. gasoline prices swiftly come back to Earth.

July 13, 2022
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US Inflation Quickens to 9.1%, Amping Up Fed Pressure to Go Big

U.S. inflation accelerated in June by more than forecast, underscoring relentless price pressures that will keep the Federal Reserve on track for another big interest-rate hike later in July.

July 13, 2022
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Twitter Sues to Force Musk to Consummate $44 Billion Buyout

Twitter Inc. sued billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his abandoned $44 billion takeover bid, asking a judge to force him to follow through on his offer.

July 12, 2022
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I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking

An Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.

July 12, 2022
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Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds

The American Transportation Research Institute found the majority of young truck drivers are motivated by factors besides pay when choosing a carrier.

July 12, 2022
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US Chamber Calls for White House Help in Rail Labor Dispute

Citing supply chain concerns, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other transportation stakeholders in calling on the White House to assist with labor disputes in the freight rail sector.

July 12, 2022
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Ohio Identifies 15 Alternative Fuel Corridors for EV Charging Stations

CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has determined where a number of federally funded charging stations should be deployed across the state as part of a plan to spend more than $100 million in bipartisan infrastructure law money on electric vehicle infrastructure.

July 12, 2022
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How the U.S. Economy Rates in 2022

While consumer spending and demand remain steady, is there concern that uncertainties abroad pose a risk to the supply chain and our economic future? ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello joins Dan Ronan to discuss the outlook for the industry and for the U.S. economy overall.

July 12, 2022
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OPEC’s First 2023 Outlook Shows No Relief From Oil Squeeze

OPEC’s first oil market outlook for 2023 suggests no relief for squeezed consumers, with more crude needed from the group even though most members are already pumping flat out.

July 12, 2022