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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, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics

A 72-page “Pocket Guide to Transportation 2023” from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

DOT Gets Funding Increase in $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget

The spending budget for the federal government’s fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, Global Freight

Shipping Insurers Back Off of Russia-Ukraine Trade

A host of shipping insurers altered their policies for 2023 to exclude claims linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, a further sign of the industry’s growing concerns about losses stemming from the conflict.

December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Tre BEV to Operate at LAX

Los Angeles World Airports announced the arrival of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a significant step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet.

December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

California Bill Says Tesla Can’t Call Cars ‘Full Self-Driving’

Starting in 2023, Tesla will effectively be banned from advertising its vehicles as Full Self-Driving in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Ricardo Cano | San Francisco Chronicle
December 28, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Slips 5.9¢ to $4.537 a Gallon in Seventh Straight Decline

The national average price of diesel dropped 5.9 cents to $4.537 in its seventh straight decline, according to Energy Information Administration data on Dec. 26.

December 27, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Arizona’s Cross-Border Project Gets $8.9 Million State Grant

Arizona’s governor has allocated $8.9 million to help modernize the port of entry in Douglas, where a new commercial one is being built to bolster the state’s trade with Mexico.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2022
Government, Business

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown

WASHINGTON — A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Dec. 23 to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Kevin Freking | Associated Press
December 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Investigates Automated Driving System Use in Two Tesla Crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency said Dec. 22 it will send teams to investigate two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Teslas that may have been operating on automated driving systems.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
December 22, 2022
Government, Business

Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Bill, Avoids Government Shutdown if House OKs

The Senate passed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill on Dec. 22 that finances federal agencies through September and provides another large round of aid to Ukraine.

Kevin Freking | Associated Press
December 22, 2022