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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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Diesel Inches Up 0.4¢ to $3.07 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.4 cent to $3.07 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 2.

December 2, 2019
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In Trump Era, GOP Cites Partisan Politics at Traditionally Bipartisan Panel

Partisan politics have disrupted the once bipartisan atmosphere of the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to Republicans on that committee. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 2, 2019
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US Manufacturing Contracts for Fourth Straight Month

Manufacturing activity contracted in November, the fourth straight month of contraction, according to a monthly survey of executives released Dec. 2 by the Institute for Supply Management.

December 2, 2019
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OPEC+ Gambles That US Shale’s Golden Age Is Over

When the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets this week, ministers will discuss whether to extend their current output target, because they believe relentless U.S. oil production growth will slow rapidly next year.

December 2, 2019
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Analysis: US Railroad System Is Great for Freight

The U.S. freight rail system is arguably the best and most efficient in the world.

December 2, 2019
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New Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida Reaffirms Alliance, Promises Revival

TOKYO — Nissan’s new chief executive Makoto Uchida reaffirmed Dec. 2 the importance of the Japanese automaker’s alliance with France’s Renault, as it strives to puts its financial scandals behind it.

December 2, 2019
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Trump Says He’ll Place Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum From Argentina, Brazil

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Dec. 2 accused Argentina and Brazil of hurting American farmers through currency manipulation and said he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to retaliate.

December 2, 2019
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White House in Pre-Thanksgiving Push to Get USMCA to Finish Line

The White House is pushing to wrap final negotiations with Democrats on President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, by meeting with the Mexican deputy foreign minister Nov. 27.

November 27, 2019
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ELFA: October Equipment Financing and Leasing Up 14%

An index that measures equipment financing and leasing trends showed business activity in October up 14% year-over-year.

November 27, 2019
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US Senate Confirms Kramer as CFO at USDOT

The U.S. Senate on Nov. 21 easily confirmed John Kramer to become chief financial officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 27, 2019