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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

GM Sees Timing Issue as Canada Reduces EV Rebates

“Just as mandates and regulations start to bite, the timing is not necessarily lining up very well, in that the purchase incentive support comes off,” GM Canada's president said. 

Thomas Seal | Bloomberg News
October 24, 2024
Government

Senate Transportation Leaders in Competitive Races

Senior members of the Senate panel on freight policy have found themselves in competitive contests this fall as the parties vie for control of the chamber.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

GSA Awards $33.2M for Pacific Highway Port Modernization

The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $33.2 million contract to modernize Washington state’s busiest commercial border crossing with Canada.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

PHMSA Proposes Easing Burdens for Tank Truck Drivers

PHMSA said the proposed rule, announced earlier this month, would provide nearly $100 million in annual cost savings for businesses and consumers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Clark Beverage to Open Distribution Facility in Kentucky

C.C. Clark will invest $129 million to build a corporate headquarters as part of a new 300,000-square-foot distribution center along Kentucky’s Interstate 65 corridor.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
Government, Business

Economy: ATA's Bob Costello Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance. 

October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina

The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Trucking Comes Through in Times of Need

In the worst moments, truckers are among the first to arrive, bringing lifesaving medication, water and food, writes new American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger.

Dennis Dellinger | Chairman, American Trucking Associations
October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Private

American Tire Seeks Bankruptcy After Deal With Lenders

American Tire Distributors, which sought bankruptcy protection in 2018 after the defection of two major manufacturers, has filed for Chapter 11 again as it considers a sale process to cut debt.

October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

FAA Issues Rule That Moves Air Taxis Closer to Takeoff

Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Oct. 22 by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.

October 23, 2024