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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, Logistics, Global Freight

Engineers Frustrated With Railroad Sick Time Policies

OMAHA, Neb. — Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
May 8, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Global Trade Data Shows Early Signs of ‘Reglobalization’

The global trading system is undergoing tectonic shifts spurred by shortages, price spikes and shipping disruptions that will reorient international supply chains for decades to come.

Bryce Baschuk | Bloomberg News
May 8, 2023
Government

Supply Chain to Dominate House Panel Hearing May 10

Capitol Agenda: House Highways and Transit Subcommittee policymakers intend to hold a hearing that will examine aspects of the Biden administration’s supply chain action plan.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 8, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

California’s Container Ports to Develop Shared Data System

California’s five container ports have agreed to develop a $27 million, high-tech supply chain infrastructure using a computer cloud to share data and cargo flow information.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 8, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Twin California Ports Introduce Zero-Emission Locomotive

Weeks after the California Air Resources Board approved a rule to limit rail pollution, the Pacific Harbor Line on May 4 unveiled one of the nation’s most advanced zero-emission locomotives.

Donna Littlejohn | Los Angeles Daily News
May 5, 2023
Government, Business

Employers Add 253,000 Jobs in April

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates and high inflation.

Paul Wiseman | Associated Press
May 5, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Clean Energy Investments Touted at Commerce Summit

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — President Joe Biden cited supply chain achievements and urged foreign investment as the Commerce Department held a networking event that included 70 countries.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 4, 2023
Government, Business, TCA

UAW Demands Support for EV Workers Before Endorsing Biden

New leaders of the United Auto Workers are withholding the union’s endorsement for President Joe Biden’s re-election until he shows support for a “just transition” to electric vehicles, according to a letter sent by newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain.

Kalea Hall and Riley Beggin | The Detroit News
May 4, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

EPA Hearing Draws Environmental, Trucking Interests

More than 200 individuals weighed in on the Environmental Protection Agency's public hearing on its heavy-truck greenhouse gas emissions mandate.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 4, 2023
Government, Logistics, For-Hire

Yellow Reports Q1 Loss

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. announced first-quarter earnings May 3 that missed Wall Street revenue and income expectations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
May 4, 2023