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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, Fuel

Biden Delays Bid to Grant EV Makers Renewable Fuel Credits

The Biden administration has dropped, for now, a plan that would have awarded automakers such as Tesla Inc. credits for using renewable natural gas to power electric vehicles.

Jennifer A. Dlouhy | Bloomberg News
May 19, 2023
Government, Safety

Ohio to Renovate 17 Rest Areas

Ohio transportation officials will add truck parking when possible in a massive four-year renovation to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations in project recently announced by Gov. Mike DeWine.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 19, 2023
Government, Business

Federal Reserve Chair Powell Hints at Pause in Rate Hikes

WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell indicated May 19 that the Federal Reserve likely will forgo an increase in its benchmark interest rate when it meets in June.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
May 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Engineers Union Reaches Sick-Time Deal With Norfolk Southern

OMAHA, Neb. — The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
May 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB Report Says 10,000 Bridges at Risk for Corrosion

Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other bridges with similar construction.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
May 18, 2023
Government, Business

Infrastructure Coalition Advocates for Freight Funds

WASHINGTON — A coalition of several dozen groups gathered in the nation’s capital to draw attention to supply chain projects in need of federal support.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

US, Canada Plan First Cross-Border Electric Vehicle Corridor

The U.S. and Canada announced the creation of the Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor, an 872-mile route that will stretch from Kalamazoo, Mich., to Quebec City, Quebec, and feature fast chargers every 50 miles. 

May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Canadian Carrier to Appeal Nuclear Verdict

A Canadian motor carrier plans to file an appeal of an $82 million jury verdict in a fatal crash in Michigan for which it has admitted fault, on grounds primarily related to the amount awarded.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 18, 2023
Government, Business

House Committee Tackles Workforce, Federal Permitting Issues

Proposals to ensure efficiency along the nation’s supply chains will be considered by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives as congressional budget negotiations continue.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Illinois Bill Aims to Allow Punitive Damages With No Limits

Illinois legislators are fast-tracking a bill adding pain and suffering damages without limits to wrongful death lawsuits, despite dozens of business opponents, including truckers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023