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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 Funds Four New University Transportation Centers

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $4.9 million in funding has been awarded to support four new University Transportation Centers.

August 4, 2020
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YRC Posts Q2 Declines

Losses at YRC Worldwide Inc. widened in the second quarter amid the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company said federal loans it received under coronavirus relief efforts will help position it to emerge healthier from the downturn.

August 4, 2020
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Average Price of Diesel Continues to Linger in $2.40s

Diesel fell for the third consecutive week, by three-tenths of a cent to $2.424 a gallon.

August 3, 2020
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Oil Rises With Signs of Economic Recovery Buoying Demand

Oil rose the most in nearly two weeks as economic data from the U.S. to Europe and Asia signaled a flicker of life in languishing demand.

August 3, 2020
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Smithfield Goes On Defensive Over COVID-19 Response

Smithfield Foods Inc. is defending its efforts to keep employees safe and supply food to the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 3, 2020
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GM Alleges Fiat Chrysler Spent Millions to Bribe UAW Leaders

General Motors is asking a federal judge to reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler based on new allegations that FCA bribed union and GM officials.

August 3, 2020
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Senate Highway Policy Panel Examines Telework’s Potential

Work from home? The Senate's highway policy committee sees the environmental benefits of it, even after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

August 3, 2020
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Virus Relief Bill Remains Up in Air as Negotiations Resume

Slow, grinding negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume Aug. 3, but the path forward promises to be challenging and time is already growing short.

August 3, 2020
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House Advances Water Infrastructure Policy Bill

A water infrastructure policy bill that found bipartisan backing was easily advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 29.

August 3, 2020
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Isaias Set to Hit Carolinas as Hurricane, Sweep New York

Isaias could cause $1.5 billion in losses as it picks up speed and strength, likely becoming a hurricane before hitting the Carolinas and posing the second tropical threat to New York in a month.

August 3, 2020