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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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Hertz Eyes Bankruptcy Exit Via $4.2 Billion Stake Sale

In a deal to jettison itself from under bankruptcy protection, Hertz said March 2 that it may sell a controlling stake in the company to two investment firms for $4.2 billion.

March 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Railroads Told to Turn Over Evidence in Fuel Surcharge Suit

In a move that could help speed up the path to a trial, a District of Columbia federal judge ruled in a multidistrict federal lawsuit that more than 200 shippers are entitled to pursue certain evidence to support their allegation that the four largest Class I railroads may have conspired to fix fuel surcharge prices.

March 2, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Promoting Women in Trucking

A group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that aims to support women entering the trucking industry.

March 2, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Progressives Propose Wealth Tax to Fund Infrastructure

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her proposed wealth tax on households worth more than $50 million could help pay for investments in infrastructure, child care and health reforms as part of President Joe Bidens plan to Build Back Better after the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately hit low-income families.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Climbs 9.9瞽, Tops $3 a Gallon

The price of diesel continued to skyrocket, surging 9.9 cents to $3.072 a gallon, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration on March 1.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Economy, Trucking Poised for Strong 2021, Economists Predict

The U.S. economy and trucking are poised for a strong second half of the year and into 2022, now that a third COVID-19 vaccine has been approved.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot

Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Shipping Begins for Third Vaccine; J&J Looks for Partners

As shipping of the third coronavirus vaccine begins, Johnson & Johnson is looking for manufacturing partnerships to increase supply of its COVID-19 vaccine that was cleared Feb. 27 by U.S. regulators, Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky said.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Workhorse to Meet With USPS Over Truck Contract

Representatives of electric-truck maker Workhorse Group Inc. are scheduled to meet with officials at the U.S. Postal Service March 3 as the company explores options for challenging the loss of a massive contract to build the next generation of postal trucks.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Manufacturing Activity Jumps to Three-Year High in February

WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders.

March 1, 2021