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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

25 States Send EPA a Letter Opposing Emissions Proposal

Kentucky and West Virginia are leading a 25-state coalition in challenging emissions regulations proposed by the Biden administration.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 20, 2023
Government, Equipment, Fuel

Republicans Highlight Role of Internal Combustion Engines

Legislation that aims to block efforts to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Takes Steps Toward Hydrogen Technology

Truck makers and suppliers are taking steps toward developing hydrogen combustion engines on the path to a zero-emission future.

Stefan Nicola | Bloomberg News
July 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Income Jumps 20% to $2.7 Billion

SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk’s big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid increasing competition and poor economic sentiment appears to be yielding mixed results. 

David Hamilton | Associated Press
July 20, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Now Canada Dockworkers Won't Go Back on Strike After All

Workers at Canada’s west coast ports withdrew plans to go back on strike, hours after threatening to restart a disruption that would have paralyzed  the country’s busiest maritime hub.

July 19, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

UPS, Teamsters Agree to Resume Talks July 25

UPS Inc. and its union will resume labor talks July 25 after negotiations had stalled earlier this month as the company seeks to head off a strike that could occur as early as Aug. 1.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 19, 2023
Government, Safety

Nevada to Build Truck Parking Areas Along Northern I-80

New truck parking construction will start this summer on a northern Nevada freight route on Interstate 80 at the Golconda Summit.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Michigan Plans Fast-Charging EV Hub for Trucks on I-96

Michigan is joining California and other states in reimagining tomorrow’s truck stops, moving forward with the development of a high-speed charging hub for freight vehicles.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMCSA Embarks on New Effort to Catch Fraudulent Movers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this spring conducted more than 100 investigations into household goods moving fraud, and is proceeding with 60 enforcement actions.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 19, 2023
Government, Business, For-Hire, TCA

UPS Pilots to Honor Picket Lines if Teamsters Strike

The pilots union at Sandy Springs, Ga.-based UPS Inc. plans to honor picket lines in the event of a Teamsters strike against the shipping giant.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 19, 2023