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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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Commerce Department Grants Target Infrastructure Improvements in Texas, California

Texas and California are the recipients of federal grants meant to enhance infrastructure projects essential for freight connectivity, the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced.

October 2, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Officials: ‘Unresolved Scientific Issues’ Responsible for Delay in Hair Drug-Testing Proposal

A report sent to Congress earlier this summer said that the reason for a nearly three-year delay in developing a proposed hair drug-testing rule was caused by such “unresolved scientific issues” as hair color and potential external contamination of hair that could adversely affect drug test outcomes.

October 2, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Autonomous, Electric Infrastructure Will Expand With Demand, Experts Say

DALLAS — Infrastructure required for autonomous and electric vehicles will follow demand for such products, according to technology experts.

October 2, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Driver Health Hinges on Accessibility, Panelists Say

DALLAS — Improving accessibility — to medical care, good food options, proper facilities and useful information — can help drivers address many of the health issues that affect them, according to wellness experts.

October 2, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel

The Trump administration has agreed to a new plan for boosting renewable fuels and offsetting waivers exempting oil refineries from mandates to use them, according to three people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity before a formal announcement.

October 1, 2019
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UPS Drones Win FAA Milestone Permission to Operate

UPS Inc. won U.S. certification to fly drones under regulations similar to those for airlines, a milestone that allows the company to vastly expand airborne deliveries.

October 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Stakeholders Keep Pushing for Congressional Action on AVs

The absence of autonomous vehicles legislation before congressional committees has not discouraged industry stakeholders from continuing to insist lawmakers establish a set of federal policies for the technology.

October 1, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Factory Gauge Hits 10-Year Low as Employment Wobbles

A measure of U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly fell deeper into contraction, posting the weakest reading since the end of the last recession as a global slowdown and the U.S.-China trade war increasingly weigh on the sector.

October 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Advisory Committee Offers Tough Questions on HOS Proposed Rule

The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee had lots of questions about the major changes proposed for the hours-of-service rule, but no angry words were spoken by its 25 members.

October 1, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Former Employees of Defunct Carrier LME Are Still Waiting for Paychecks

The efforts by former employees of now-closed New Brighton, Minn.-based trucking company LME to secure their owed back wages and expenses may have gotten a bit clearer.

October 1, 2019