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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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Boeing Loses 60 Max Jet Orders in June With Virus Crimping Buyers

Boeing Co.’s order stockpile shrank further last month as airlines and lessors backed out of commitments for the grounded 737 Max jetliner in a market devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.

July 14, 2020
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OPEC Sees Demand for Its Crude Above Pre-Virus Levels in 2021

OPEC expects demand for its crude oil to rebound sharply next year, surpassing levels seen before the coronavirus crisis, as rival producers struggle to revive output.

July 14, 2020
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15 States Agree to Work Together for All Heavy Trucks to Be Electric by 2050

A total of 15 states and the District of Columbia have signed a joint memorandum of understanding committing to work collaboratively to advance and accelerate the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles.

July 14, 2020
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Spiking Cost of Gasoline Pushes June Consumer Prices Up 0.6%

U.S. consumer prices increased 0.6% in June, after three months of declines, with a big jump in gasoline prices accounting for over half of the gain.

July 14, 2020
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FMCSA to Analyze Safety Practices for Small Delivery Trucks, Vans

Federal trucking regulators are seeking information on the safety operations of small commercial trucks and vans making deliveries for online retailers and grocery stores that seem to be increasing in number in recent months, but staying mostly under the regulatory radar.

July 13, 2020
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Relief Declaration to Aug. 14

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration again extended its emergency relief declaration for truckers directly assisting with coronavirus-related efforts, this time to Aug. 14.

July 13, 2020
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Diesel Price Almost Flat, Inches Up 0.1¢ to $2.438 a Gallon

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel was nearly flat the past week, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 13.

July 13, 2020
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Oil Falls on Signs OPEC+ Will Taper Cuts

Oil retreated before an OPEC+ committee meeting this week that may confirm the group’s intention to taper production cuts even as the coronavirus surges in many countries, including the U.S.

July 13, 2020
Government

Biden Points to Infrastructure Absent Trump’s Plan

Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has made infrastructure a talking point on the campaign trail. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 13, 2020
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DTNA, Navistar Announce Voluntary Safety Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported it administered almost 900 safety recalls in 2019, affecting more than 38 million vehicles. Two recent voluntary safety recalls illustrate the kinds of issues truck makers are adjusting to and how the agency is overseeing those efforts.

July 13, 2020