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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

Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Due to Steering Glitch

Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.7 million of its popular CR-V and HR-V SUVs and Civic and Acura Integra sedans because they’re at risk of steering trouble while in motion.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
October 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
October 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines

On Sept. 10, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, were sentenced in federal court in Washington, D.C., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024
Government, Business

Oil Faces Rockiest Start to a Month Since 2022

Oil prices have seen their most volatile start to a month in almost two years as the spiraling tensions between Iran and Israel spur a bumper bout of volatility.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
October 9, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

'This Is It' as Hurricane Milton Closes In on Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Oct. 9 on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida.

October 9, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

What to Know About Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threat

Now that Hurricane Milton, a storm more powerful than Helene, is heading straight for the same region, what can residents expect? “Worse. Much worse,” one former FEMA director said.

Brendan Farrington | Associated Press
October 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

EPA to Enforce Warehouse Emission Regulations in California

The EPA’s recent approval of a California law forcing warehouses to reduce emissions or pay mitigation fees tied to truck deliveries now provides stronger enforcement options.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
Government, Business

Biden Signs Bill Easing Veterans’ Access to CDL Schools

The bill Biden signed into law Oct. 1 seeks to guarantee accredited CDL schools can accommodate veterans at new branches. Previous law had mandated a two-year waiting period.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Wyoming Wildfires Prompt Emergency Livestock Transport

With wildfires still threatening Wyoming’s landscape and livestock, Gov. Mark Gordon has renewed two emergency orders to streamline the transportation of animals and their feed.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
Government, Business

Trade Gap Narrows to Smallest in Five Months

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in August to the smallest in five months, helped by a larger services surplus and a pickup in merchandise exports.

Mark Niquette | Bloomberg News
October 8, 2024