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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, Safety

Wyoming to Replace Aging Twin Bridges Over I-80

Truckers traveling in Wyoming over Interstate 80, which sees the most truck traffic there, will be able to drive over two new bridges to be built mostly with a new Federal Railroad Administration grant.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 4, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Shipping Lobby Group Advises Caution on Climate Targets

An influential shipping industry group has quietly warned shippers to think carefully before they sign up for a new plan to reduce their contribution to climate change.

Ed Davey | Associated Press
May 4, 2023
Government, Business

Service Industry Expands Modestly as Activity Cools

The U.S. service sector expanded only modestly in April according to the Institute for Supply Management, restrained by the weakest pace of business activity in nearly three years.

Augusta Saraiva | Bloomberg News
May 3, 2023
Government, Business

Fed Raises Key Rate Again, but Hints at Possible Pause

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation May 3 by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
May 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senators Tout FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Waiver

U.S. Senate Transportation leaders touted the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to open access to a band of the transportation spectrum.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities

Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Oklahoma, UK Form Clean Energy Pact

Oklahoma and Britain will address trade barriers, increase investment and enhance business cooperation in zero-emission vehicles, agriculture and alternative energy.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023
Government, Business

House Lawmakers Unveil CDL Streamline Bill

Legislation meant to tackle the trucking industry’s driver shortage was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 2, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

DOT OKs Drug Testing Drivers Using Oral Fluid Samples

The U.S. Department of Transportation on May 1 announced the issuance of a final rule approving use of oral fluid to drug test truck drivers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 2, 2023