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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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnology

FAA to Begin Certification Process for Civilian, Delivery Drones

Government regulators plan to review drone designs in the same way they review other aircraft, a major step toward allowing routine drone deliveries and other flights over congested cities.

February 4, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Hyundai Halts South Korea Output as Coronavirus Causes Parts Shortage

Hyundai Motor Co. is halting production in South Korea this week because of a component shortage caused by the coronavirus, the first global automaker to suspend output outside China because of the outbreak.

February 4, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Diesel Falls 5.4¢ to $2.956 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 5.4 cents to $2.956 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 3.

February 3, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Colorado Infrastructure Receives C- on Latest ASCE Report Card

Colorado’s infrastructure earned a C-minus on its recent report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

February 3, 2020
Government

Trucking Policy to Dominate US Senate Hearing Feb. 4

Transportation stakeholders, including ATA President Chris Spear, addressed their industry concerns to senators on the Commerce Committee Feb. 4. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 3, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Connecticut Eyes Vote on Heavy Trucks Toll

As hundreds of people filled the Connecticut Legislative Office Building on Jan. 31 to loudly proclaim their position on tolls, two top Democrats and Gov. Ned Lamont gathered under the gold dome nearby and resolved to adopt the plan within two weeks.

February 3, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Survey: US Factories Expand for First Time Since July

U.S. factories expanded unexpectedly last month, snapping a five-month losing streak.

February 3, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Factories Brace for Virus Blow Just as Demand Starts to Pick Up

The slow improvement in global manufacturing could be about to take a pause — or worse — as firms brace for supply-chain disruptions and a blow to demand from the spread of the coronavirus.

February 3, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Mulls Global Parcel Fee Change as Part of Contraband Fight

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 31 designed to combat the flow of foreign counterfeit goods sold on e-commerce platforms like the websites of Amazon .com Inc., eBay Inc. and Walmart Inc.

February 3, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Human Trafficking

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that is meant to help fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation, which is one of the trucking industry’s biggest initiatives.

January 31, 2020