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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max to Fly Again

After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight.

November 18, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Logistics Community Optimistic About Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines

With optimism building that two COVID-19 vaccines could be available by year’s end, supply chain experts are outlining steps and discussing challenges that lie ahead for those in charge of transporting the anxiously awaited medicine.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

UN Recruits UPS, FedEx, Dozens of Others to Deliver Vaccine to World’s Poor

United Nations humanitarian relief agency Unicef is looking to recruit some of the airline industry’s biggest operators to help distribute a coronavirus vaccine to the world’s poorest nations.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Tesla, Utility Giants Form ZETA, Calling for 100% EV Adoption by 2030

Tesla Inc. is joining rideshare company Uber Technologies Inc., Lordstown Motors, Rivian and others to lobby for 100% electric-vehicle adoption by 2030.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FAA Sets Boeing’s 737 Max Approval for Nov. 18

U.S. regulators plan on Nov. 18 to unveil the long-awaited final requirements for allowing Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max to return to service after 20 months, according to a person briefed on the plans.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Transportation Officials Coordinate Repairs to Brent Spence Bridge

State and federal officials are contributing to an emergency response effort after a truck crash damaged the Brent Spence Bridge, which forms a vital link between northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Hyundai-Aptiv Venture Wins Driverless Test Approval in Nevada

Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv Plc’s $4 billion self-driving venture received permission from the state of Nevada to test autonomous vehicles on public roads without a safety driver, the company said.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuelTop 100

Diesel Jumps 5.8¢ a Gallon in Largest Increase of 2020

The national average price of diesel spiked by 5.8 cents per gallon, more than twice the previous high for the year, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly data released Nov. 16.

November 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Says Washington’s Meal, Rest Rules Pre-Empted

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has determined that Washington state’s meal-and-rest-break rules for commercial truck drivers are pre-empted by federal hours-of-service regulations.

November 16, 2020
Government

Fiscal 2021 Funding Bill Negotiations Continue on Capitol Hill

With the memory of the most recent presidential election still fresh in some lawmakers’ minds, congressional funding leaders continue to debate the dozen bills vital for keeping the government operational. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 16, 2020