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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Senate GOP to Focus on Schools, Jobs in COVID-19 Stimulus

The Senate’s next round of stimulus funding related to the coronavirus pandemic is likely to assist with education and boost the workforce, the chamber’s leader indicated.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Slips as Looming OPEC Supply Surge Adds to Demand Woes

Oil snapped its two-day rally amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to taper production cuts and U.S. economic data signaling a slowing recovery in the labor market.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Study: Training Helps Younger Drivers Stay as Safe as Those Retiring

A study commissioned by FMCSA found "no safety-based reason not to use younger drivers" to help fill the void left by retiring older drivers.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Barr Says US Overly Reliant on Chinese Goods, Services

The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorney General William Barr said July 16.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Truck Drivers Should Beware of CBD, Drug Policy Expert Says

The U.S. Department of Transportation told truck drivers use of CBD oils would be at their own career risk.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Transportation Panel Advances Water Infrastructure Bill

Legislation that would advance construction of certain freight projects and promote resilience across myriad water systems was easily approved July 15 by the transportation committee at the U.S. House of Representatives.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Uber Takes Shot at Lyft in Defense to Gig-Worker Suit

Uber Technologies Inc. is trying to duck a California lawsuit that threatens to upend its business model — by pointing a finger at Lyft Inc.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Number of Laid-Off Workers Seeking Jobless Aid Stuck at 1.3 Million

The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTop 100

ATA Lauds Trump’s Environmental Permitting Reforms

President Donald Trump’s push to advance infrastructure projects through environmental permitting changes earned broad support across the freight industry.

July 15, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Fed Survey Shows Tepid Recovery in Early July

Optimism about a nascent recovery in the U.S. economy was dampened by increased uncertainty over the path of the coronavirus, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve.

July 15, 2020