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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.

GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Extends Recovery on Optimism Supply Cuts Will Trim Glut

Oil’s recovery from last month’s epic plunge accelerated as production cuts start to whittle down a supply glut and more economies ease their coronavirus lockdowns.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

ATRI Survey Reflects Drop in Congestion, Haul Length

Lighter traffic congestion and shorter hauls are some of the outcomes from the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on trucking operations.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

California Sues Uber, Lyft Over Alleged Labor Law Violations

California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Pelosi Pushes New Aid Deal as GOP Resists Big Spending

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead May 5 with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping $800 billion-plus package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed while the Senate reopens in the pandemic.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Allison Sees Q1 Net Income, Revenue Slip

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported first-quarter net income and revenue slipped after a 19% decline in its largest market, North American on-highway.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Detroit Automakers Look to Restart North America Plants May 18

Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Plummeted in March With Record Drop in Exports

U.S. exports of goods and services plunged in March by a record and imports declined by the most in 11 years as the coronavirus pandemic stymied trade and travel.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Average Price of Diesel Falls Another 3.8¢ to $2.399 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel fuel continued its steady slide, falling 3.8 cents to $2.399 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported May 4.

May 4, 2020
Government

Infrastructure Policy Flickers in Senate’s Return to Action

President Trump has insisted on funding dedicated for the infrastructure networks as part of the economic stimulus. He argued that could pave the way for a badly needed economic rebound, but a debate on infrastructure policy as championed by Trump has yet to be scheduled by the Senate. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 4, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Northeast States Agree to Form Regional Supply Chain for Medical Equipment

Leaders representing seven Northeastern states have partnered to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, medical gear and testing kits amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 4, 2020