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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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Trailer GHG Ruling Muted by California Rules, Industry's Direction

A D.C. court of appeals ruling exempts trailers from federal greenhouse gas and fuel-­efficiency rules, but California mandates will create the same technology standards for many fleets, while others are adopting the technology because of the economic case for it.

January 28, 2022
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DOT Announces Strategy to Address Increases in Roadway Deaths

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Jan. 27 released a multibillion-dollar plan that calls for actions to address what it called “a national crisis in roadway fatalities and serious injuries.â€

January 27, 2022
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Government Funding Bill Tops House Democrats’ Agenda

Legislation that would ensure funding for federal agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year is an urgent priority for congressional Democratic leaders, said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

January 27, 2022
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Biometric Privacy Law in Illinois Posing Legal Challenge for Truckers

Legal experts are warning that trucking companies and their technology providers could be unintentionally dragged into state and federal class-action civil lawsuits over compliance with the notification requirements of an Illinois biometric privacy law.

January 27, 2022
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Congressional Republicans Press White House for Infrastructure Policy Insight

The top Republican on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee called on the White House to brief his colleagues on the Biden administration’s strategy for implementing a $1 trillion infrastructure law.

January 27, 2022
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The Diesel Market Looks at Risk of Price Spikes

A slump in global diesel stockpiles has left the market vulnerable to price spikes.

January 27, 2022
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Jobless Claims Decline for First Time in Four Weeks

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell for the first time in four weeks, partially unwinding a recent spike in claims due to the omicron variant.

January 27, 2022
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Economic Growth Quickens in Q4 With Inventory Boost

U.S. economic growth accelerated by more than forecast in the fourth quarter, fueled by the rebuilding of inventories and capping the strongest year since the 1980s.

January 27, 2022
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Funds Top $1 Billion for Appalachian, Tribal Transportation

Travel along highways and other transportation systems in 11 Appalachian states and tribal areas is expected to become easier due to a $1.3 billion infusion of funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

January 27, 2022
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Biden Gets CEO Support for Economic Agenda

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Jan. 26 secured the blessing of several business leaders, including Cummins' Tom Linebarger, on his economic agenda that has stalled in the Senate, part of an effort to restart some momentum for the nearly $2 trillion in spending and tax increases that he has proposed.

January 26, 2022