Government

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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

FY24 Transportation Funding Bill Awaits Consideration

The campaign for a new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has sidelined legislation designed to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 12, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Dashboard Tracks Federal Infrastructure Grant Use

Midwestern cities are spending more federal infrastructure grants to improve roads and bridges, according to a new National League of Cities dashboard tracking projects across the U.S.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023
Government, Business

Inflation Eased Slightly in September

WASHINGTON — Measures of U.S. inflation in September showed that the pace of price increases is still grinding lower, though at a slow and uneven pace.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
October 12, 2023
Government

FHWA Releases $61 Billion to States

States are getting their third annual raise in highway funds while dollar amounts remain unchanged for bridge and Appalachian development road improvements from money released by FHWA.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 11, 2023
Government, Business

ATRI Top Issues, Spear State of the Industry Lead MCE Agenda

American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin will showcase insight, perspective and analysis meant to boost understanding about the industry.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 11, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Truck Drivers Who Fail Drug Tests: Where Are They Going?

FMCSA's  Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is taking drivers caught using drugs off the roads. However, several thousand remain in prohibited driving status after failing their drug tests.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 11, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 9.5¢ to $4.498 a Gallon

The national average diesel price swung back down after last week’s mild uptick, shedding 9.5 cents to reach $4.498 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data Oct. 9.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Invests $150 Million in Container Terminal in Quebec

Canada will invest up to $150 million to build a new container terminal for the Montreal Port Authority in Contrecoeur, Quebec, to increase national supply chain capacity.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Trucks Says SuperTruck II Exceeds Efficiency Goals

Volvo Trucks North America said that its fuel efficient SuperTruck II significantly outperformed freight and fuel efficiency goals.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: The Past Year Has Proven the Value of Trucking

Four decades in trucking have shown me how much opportunity this industry creates.

Dan Van Alstine | Chairman, American Trucking Associations
October 10, 2023