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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Trumps Executive Actions Fail to Jolt Stalled Relief Talks

Two days after President Donald Trump moved to implement scaled-down coronavirus relief without congressional approval, theres no indication the tactic will get Republicans and Democrats back to the negotiating table for a comprehensive stimulus.

August 10, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Fiat Chrysler Calls GMs Bribery Allegations Preposterous

Allegations by General Motors that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles bribed union officials are preposterous and read like a script from a third-rate spy movie, FCA lawyers wrote in court documents filed Aug. 10.

August 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Hydrogen Cars a Step Closer in Sydney After Hyundai Supply Deal

Hydrogen-powered vehicles could soon be more common on the streets of Australias biggest city after Hyundai Motor Co. reached a supply deal for the zero-emission fuel with local producers.

August 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USPS Overhaul Challenged by Democrats

The U.S. Postal Service overhauled its organizational structure, as Democrats called for an investigation into whether the changes implemented by President Donald Trumps postmaster general pose a threat to mail-in ballots for the November election.

August 10, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Allows Some Unemployment Pay, Defers Payroll Tax

BEDMINSTER, N.J. Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Aug. 8 moved to bypass the nations elected lawmakers as he claimed the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed.

August 8, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Connection With Staged La. Accidents

The ringleader of a New Orleans-area group that staged accidents with unsuspecting tractor-trailer drivers has pleaded guilty for his role in the conspiracy.

August 7, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Mnuchin Says Trump to Take Executive Action as Stimulus Talks Stall

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said hell recommend President Donald Trump move ahead with executive action on unemployment aid, evictions and student loans after another round of negotiations with Democrats on a virus relief plan ended without any agreement.

August 7, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Allison Earnings, Revenue Fall Amid Pandemic Disruptions

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported second-quarter net income and revenue were sharply lower after the novel coronavirus pandemic upended supply chains and demand.

August 7, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USPS Loses $2.2 Billion in 3 Months as Virus Woes Persist

The U.S. Postal Service says it lost $2.2 billion in the three months that ended in June as the beleaguered agency hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic piles up financial losses that officials warn could top $20 billion over two years.

August 7, 2020
Government

House Passes Fiscal 2021 Transportation Funding Bill

A package of fiscal 2021 appropriations bills that included the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies measure recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

August 7, 2020