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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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Historic Golf Course Closer to Becoming Trucking and Warehouse Facility

A historic golf course in the Chicago suburbs is one step closer to becoming a trucking and logistics and warenhouse complex.

April 14, 2021
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Senators Working on Infrastructure Alternative

Utah Republican Mitt Romney said April 14 a group of senators is in the “early stages” of discussing a potential counterproposal to President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure and spending plan that would be more narrowly focused and less expensive.

April 14, 2021
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Biden Taps Meera Joshi to Lead FMCSA

President Joe Biden announced April 14 that he intends to nominate Meera Joshi to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

April 14, 2021
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Egypt Seizes Ever Given Pending $900 Million Compensation

Egypt seized the giant container vessel that blocked the Suez Canal last month as part of an effort to get more than $900 million in compensation.

April 14, 2021
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US Senate Confirms Trottenberg for USDOT Post

The U.S. Senate confirmed Polly Trottenberg to be deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation by an 82-15 vote.

April 13, 2021
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Oklahoma Bills Propose Changes Related to Truck Enforcement

Two bills intended to streamline enforcement associated with commercial motor vehicles are making their way through the Oklahoma State Legislature.

April 13, 2021
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Ohio Trucking Association Names Nicholas Delzeith Driver of the Year

The Ohio Trucking Association announced that Nicholas Delzeith was selected as its 2020 Driver of the Year.

April 13, 2021
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NYC Toll Traffic at Seven-Year High as Travel Rebounds

New York City toll bridges and tunnels are on pace for the busiest April in at least seven years, adding to evidence that travel is rebounding as pandemic shutdowns ease and the economy starts to regain its footing.

April 13, 2021
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DOT Rebrands BUILD Program to RAISE, Makes $1 Billion Available

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced April 13 that $1 billion in funding is available for grants to support infrastructure projects.

April 13, 2021
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FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei: Port Congestion Likely to Last Through Summer

Lingering congestion at the nation’s major ports is likely to continue throughout the summer and possibly later into the year, said Daniel Maffei, the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.

April 13, 2021