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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, Equipment

Senate Panel Probes Carmakers’ Ties to Forced Labor in China

The Senate Finance Committee is launching an investigation into whether major automakers such as Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Tesla Inc. are using parts made with forced labor from the Xinjiang region of China.

December 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM’s Cruise Expands Robotaxi Service Despite Federal Safety Probe

General Motors Co.’s Cruise unit started offering rides with its self-driving taxi business in two more cities, expanding beyond San Francisco with cars now operating in Phoenix and in Austin, Texas.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
December 22, 2022
Government, Business

GDP Grew 3.2% in Q3, an Upgrade From Earlier Estimate

Shrugging off rampant inflation and rising interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly strong 3.2% annual pace from July through September.

Paul Wiseman | Associated Press
December 22, 2022
Government, Business

Oversight to Dominate House Republicans’ Agenda in 2023

An in-depth examination of the Biden administration’s funding priorities and policy proposals is expected to be the focus of House Republicans in leadership roles in 2023.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 22, 2022
Government, Fuel, Logistics

Five States Extend Driving Hours for Heating Fuel Deliveries

Colorado, North and South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming have declared temporary emergency exemptions of federal driving hours for deliveries of heating fuel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

White House Envoy Stephen Lyons Says Supply Chain Closing 2022 in Better Shape

White House Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons says the nation’s supply chain is ending 2022 in a much better position than a year ago.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
December 21, 2022
Government, Business

Truck Drivers Delivering Wreaths Share Deep Ties to Military

ARLINGTON, Va. — It’s no coincidence that there are military veterans among the scores of truck drivers who hauled Christmas wreaths to honor their fallen comrades Dec. 17 for National Wreaths Across America Day, and all felt humbled and honored to be there.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

How White House Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Lyons is Building Bridges

This spring, the White House announced the launch of the FLOW program which is designed to improve supply chain relationships through a data-sharing exchange. With supply chain stakeholders participating in this program, will the government be able to assist in fixing an industry that is largely privately held? 

December 20, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

EPA to Tighten Nitrogen Oxide Limits for New Heavy Trucks

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 20 announced more stringent clear-air standards for heavy trucks that the agency said are 80% stronger than current limits.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
Government, Technology

USPS Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric

The U.S. Postal Service will spend nearly $10 billion for new electric vehicles in a push to make its mail delivery fleet more environmentally friendly.

December 20, 2022