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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, TCA

Missouri Might Gain an East-West Interstate Highway

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers approved $2.5 million to study the conversion of U.S. Route 36 into Interstate 72 between Hannibal in the east and St. Joseph in the west.

Kurt Erickson | St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Government, Business

Coalition for Independent Truckers to Defend Contractor Model

A trade group representing independent contractors has begun a program to recruit independent drivers to serve as “ambassadors” to educate lawmakers about their importance.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 25, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies

The turn toward nearshoring escalated this year, a trend that saw renewed interest during the coronavirus pandemic.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA

TuSimple to Cut 151 Jobs at San Diego Headquarters

Self-driving truck company TuSimple Holdings has disclosed more details about plans to reduce its workforce by 30% — including that it will eliminate 151 jobs in San Diego.

Mike Freeman | The San Diego Union-Tribune
May 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Snider Fleet Solutions Relocating to South Carolina

South Carolina officials are welcoming Snider Fleet Solutions’ corporate relocation from a neighboring state in a $6.9 million investment that will create 167 jobs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

The EV Squeeze: How the US and Europe Compare

MILAN — European governments have historically been more aggressive than the United States in regulating fuel consumption. That is about to change.

Henry Payne | The Detroit News
May 24, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

North Carolina to Replace Key Alligator River Bridge

Design work is progressing on a project to convert the Alligator River Bridge from a two-lane swing to a fixed span bridge in a critical freight corridor on U.S. Route 64 in North Carolina.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Veto Expected After Congress Rescinds EPA Emissions Rule

A proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles advanced to President Joe Biden, who has vowed to veto the legislation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 24, 2023
Government

Supply Chain Bills Reach House Floor

A panel in the House of Representatives recently approved proposals to boost the freight workforce and increase efficiency along commercial corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire

Hair Drug-Testing Rule Could Be Finalized by Midsummer

Can the long wait be coming to an end for the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt a drug testing rule allowing the use of hair samples to drug-test drivers?

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 24, 2023