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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

Unions Blast Rail Move to Delay Shipments Before Deadline

OMAHA, Neb. — The heads of the nation’s two largest rail unions said Sept. 11 that the freight railroads’ move to begin delaying some shipments ahead of this week’s looming strike deadline is only an attempt to get shippers to increase the pressure on Congress to intervene and block a work stoppage by imposing a contract on workers.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
September 12, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Pressure Mounting to Settle Railroads’ Labor Dispute

With a Sept. 16 deadline looming, pressure is mounting on the nation’s major freight railroads and the unions to reach an agreement and avoid a potentially crippling strike or lockout.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 9, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

White House Port Envoy Visits Port of Oakland to Discuss Cargo Downturn

The White House port and supply chain envoy met with Port of Oakland officials Aug. 29 at the California complex to discuss the facilitiy's ongoing supply chain issues.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 9, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Weighs New Lithium Refinery in Texas

Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state.

September 9, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Chip Delivery Times Shrink in August

Chip delivery times shrank again in August, a sign the global shortage is easing further, but some types of semiconductors remain hard to find.

Ian King | Bloomberg News
September 8, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Reserves Could Be Tapped to Head Off Winter Crisis

Officials within President Joe Biden’s administration are hunting for ways to head off a feared spike in oil prices later this year, including the possibility of an additional release from the nation’s emergency crude reserves.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
September 8, 2022
Government, Business

Short-Term Funding Bill on Congress’ Fall Agenda

With members of Congress returning to Washington for their fall term, the leader of the U.S. Senate turned his eyes toward potential short-term federal funding that would avert a partial shutdown of government agencies by month’s end.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 8, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Wins Rulings Over Trevor Milton on Brink of Criminal Trial

Nikola Corp. won a court order preventing founder Trevor Milton from using certain company communications in his defense against criminal charges that he lied about the company’s products to mislead investors and prop up the stock.

Chris Dolmetsch | Bloomberg News
September 8, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMCSA Wants Input on Extending Its COVID Emergency Declaration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on whether the safety and supply chain benefits of its COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit extending the current declaration after it expires Oct. 15.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 8, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

California Blackout Risk Spurs Diesel Demand for Generators

Diesel demand in California is soaring as the risk of blackouts in the state spurs big power users to load up on fuel for generators.

Chunzi Xu | Bloomberg News
September 7, 2022