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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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United Airlines Eyes Mammoth Bay Area Job Cuts

United Airlines has issued a formal notice to state officials that the air carrier intends to chop more than 6,000 jobs at San Francisco International Airport.

July 20, 2020
Government

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: 'Clock is Ticking’ on Congressional Agenda

With Congress ready to finish its summer session this month, negotiations on the next round of COVID-19 stimulus have picked up in the Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meanwhile is not impressed with the pace of the talks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 20, 2020
GovernmentSafety

House Leaders Urge White House to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

With wildfire and hurricane season underway, a trio of top House Democrats called on the White House to update its plans for responding to natural disasters during the coronavirus pandemic.

July 20, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Unveils 27 Multimodal Projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced $30.2 million in funding will be dedicated to multimodal projects that are meant to improve safety and mobility.

July 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Virtual Summit to Focus on Truck Safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hold a virtual trucking safety summit Aug. 5 to solicit ideas and information on improving the safe operation of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles on the nation’s roadways.

July 20, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Global Air Passenger Slump to Last Until 2023, Moody’s Says

Global airline passenger demand won’t recover to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels until the end of 2023, and only then if effective vaccines and medicines are available, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

July 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

COVID-19 Continues to Damage Business at Nation’s Ports on Both Coasts

The COVID-19 pandemic and Trump administration trade policies with China will result in at least a 15% drop in cargo this year at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport.

July 17, 2020
Government

Senate Committee Approves USDOT Nominee Joel Szabat

The Senate Commerce Committee on July 22 easily approved the nomination of Joel Szabat to become undersecretary of transportation for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

July 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Tesla Keeps China Growth Going With Record Registrations

Tesla Inc. kept growing in China last month, with registrations of its electric vehicles jumping to a record in the world’s largest market as the coronavirus outbreak receded.

July 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Construction Jumps 17.3% in June

Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring’s massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.

July 17, 2020