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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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DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for $889 Million in INFRA Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is making $889 million available through its latest round of Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants.

February 17, 2021
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Trucking Takes On Lawsuit Abuse in Florida

The Florida Trucking Association and its business allies are taking on lawsuit abuse in the state’s courts, and with the state Legislature, where the climate for change seems to be improving.

February 17, 2021
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Announces $100 Million for Clean Transportation

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the investment of approximately $100 million in clean transportation projects, including an effort to deploy electric trucks.

February 17, 2021
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White House Eyes Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief Package

After work on a multi-trillion dollar pandemic relief package is finalized, the White House is likely to pursue an agenda that includes comprehensive infrastructure policy.

February 17, 2021
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Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in January

WASHINGTON — American industry expanded for the fourth consecutive month in January, but it has yet to return to the level of activity that preceded the pandemic.

February 17, 2021
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Retail Sales Jump 5.3% Due to $600 Stimulus Checks

After three months of declines, retail sales soared a seasonally adjusted 5.3% in January from the month before, the U.S. Commerce Department said Feb. 17.

February 17, 2021
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New York Sues Amazon Over Worker Safety During Pandemic

New York is suing Amazon, claiming the company failed to provide workers with a safe environment at two warehouses in the state as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.

February 17, 2021
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Diesel Climbs 7.5¢ to $2.876 a Gallon

Diesel surged 7.5 cents a gallon, boosting the price of trucking's main fuel by 13.8 cents the past two weeks, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration.

February 16, 2021
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Scanning Every Vehicle Could Cause Border Backups

A new U.S. law signed Jan. 5 requires every vehicle, truck and freight train that crosses into the United States from Mexico or Canada to be scanned and inspected at ports of entry with X-ray or similar technology.

February 16, 2021
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Snow, Ice May Stall Vaccine Shipments

The U.S. vaccine supply is increasing to 13.5 million doses per week, up from 11 million, but harsh winter weather may slow the pace temporarily.

February 16, 2021