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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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Diesel Reaches Highest Cost Since 2014

The national average price of a gallon of diesel reached its highest cost in more than seven years, rising 5.5 cents to $3.78, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 24.

January 24, 2022
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Electric Vehicle Push Unites Warring Oil, Corn Allies

Lawmakers who support the rival petroleum and ethanol industries have joined forces to oppose the Biden administration’s push to electrify the federal vehicle fleet, marking a rare moment of unity between oft-warring interests.

January 24, 2022
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Logistics Community, Clarience Step Up to Help After Tornadoes in December

The American Logistics Aid Network started mobilizing members of the logistics community last month to help provide relief to tornado victims.

January 24, 2022
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Rail Unions Seek Mediator With Talks ‘Completely Stalled’

Labor unions representing about 100,000 U.S. railroad workers say contract negotiations have broken down after more than two years of talks with several carriers.

January 24, 2022
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FMCSA Issues Alternative Standard for Monocular Drivers

Federal trucking regulators have published a new vision standard that will remove the requirement that truck drivers with normal vision in only one eye seek an exemption from the agency.

January 24, 2022
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UCR Fees to Decline by 27% in 2023, FMCSA Says

Fees for Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement participants in 2023 will be reduced by 27% compared with 2022 fees, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in a Jan. 21 announcement.

January 21, 2022
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Ports Look to Build on Strong Showing in 2021

The Port of Los Angeles moved record cargo volumes last year amid an import surge at the biggest U.S. container gateway and supply chain snarls brought on by the pandemic.

January 21, 2022
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New Car Ratings Include How They Make Drivers Stay Alert

DETROIT — Two organizations that influence many Americans’ automobile-buying decisions will begin rating vehicles on how well they track behavior of motorists who use partially automated driver-assist systems.

January 21, 2022
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Intel to Build $20 Billion Chip Facility in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games.

January 21, 2022
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Foreign Truckers Must Be Vaccinated to Enter US Starting Jan. 22

Starting Jan. 22, travelers entering the United States at land ports of entry — notably along the Canadian and Mexican borders — and ferry points who are not U.S. citizens must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security announced.

January 20, 2022