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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Consumer Sentiment Falls Most Since 2012

U.S. consumer sentiment fell the most in six years, slumping to the lowest level of Donald Trumps presidency as Americans expressed concern about how his tariffs will affect the economy.

August 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Declares Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an emergency declaration Aug. 29 for the states and territories that are expected to lie in Hurricane Dorians path, offering regulatory waivers for motor carriers involved in relief efforts.

August 30, 2019
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FMCSA to Hold Second Listening Session Sept. 17 on HOS Proposal

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that on Sept. 17, it will conduct a second listening session on potential changes to the agencys hours-of-service rule.

August 30, 2019
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Trump Slams GMs Dwindling US Workforce

President Donald Trump criticized General Motors Co. for shrinking its U.S. manufacturing presence, which has reduced the companys unionized workforce to the smallest among Detroits automakers.

August 30, 2019
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US and China Locked in New Tariff Stare-Down

Labor Day picnic products are just a sampling of the more than 3,200 categories of Chinese goods targeted for the new tariff starting Sept. 1, barring a last-minute flinch by President Donald Trump.

August 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Heads for Biggest Gain Since Mid-July

Oil headed for its biggest weekly increase since mid-July after a sizable drop in American crude inventories and an apparent pause in U.S.-China trade hostilities eased demand fears.

August 30, 2019
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Florida Hurricane Dorian Leaves Tanks Dry

Gas stations in parts of Florida are running out of fuel as drivers race to fill up ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Dorians course turned slightly south and now is expected to make landfall near Jupiter, Fla., as a Category 4, with winds reaching 140 miles per hour.

August 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Tesla Gets Exemption From Chinas 10% Tax on Car Sales

Tesla Inc. won exemption from a 10% Chinese tax on automotive sales, sidestepping trade tensions with the U.S. following CEO Elon Musks visit to the country.

August 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Uber CEO: It Sure Looked Like Levandowski Took Googles Files

Uber Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said Aug. 29 that it sure looked like former executive Anthony Levandowski took information on self-driving cars from his former employer, Google.

August 29, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

2019 Roadcheck Nabs 17.9% of Vehicles and 4.2% of Drivers

Commercial vehicle inspectors conducted more than 67,000 inspections during a stepped-up three-day enforcement effort in June, putting 12,019 commercial vehicles and 2,784 drivers out of service.

August 29, 2019