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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

Diesel Falls 2.7¢ to $3.037 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents to $3.037 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 21.

January 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessAutonomous

Tesla Criticizes Acceleration Petition Filed to NHTSA

Tesla Inc. fired back against a petition filed with U.S. regulators, saying in a blog post Jan. 20 that it’s “completely false and was brought by a Tesla short seller.â€

January 21, 2020
Government

Trucking Recognizes Efforts on Capitol Hill to Combat Human Trafficking

Several members of Congress were honored recently by Trucking Cares Foundation for their efforts in fighting human trafficking. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 21, 2020
Government

Trump Administration Dials Back Plan to Gut Auto Mileage Rules

A draft of the final rule, now undergoing a final White House review, includes several changes that could make it easier to defend in court and more palatable to some automakers that had refused to publicly endorse the earlier proposal.

January 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Mitsubishi Facing Diesel Allegations in Germany

Police and prosecutors on Jan. 21 have been raiding 10 sites across Germany over allegations that two of the company's diesel engines may be equipped with devices to cheat on emissions tests.

January 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Electric Vehicle Law

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 17 to support electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the state.

January 17, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Audit Says Household Goods Shippers Often Too Slow on Military Moves

A U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General audit has concluded that the nation’s household goods shippers too often do not pick up and deliver soldiers’ personal goods in a timely manner during domestic and international moves.

January 17, 2020
Government

Speaker Pelosi: Highway Bill On Tap for January

Comprehensive highway policy legislation will be unveiled later this month, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Jan. 16.

January 17, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Employers Post Fewer Jobs in November

WASHINGTON — The number of available jobs fell sharply in November, dropping to 6.8 million, a decline of 7.6% from the October level.

January 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Gives Bus Drivers Exemption From California Rest-Break Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition submitted by the American Bus Association that exempts bus drivers from following California’s meal-and-rest-break rules.

January 17, 2020