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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, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

The Next Frontier for Drones: Out of Sight

REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.

July 6, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

West Coast Dockworkers Still Talking After Contract Expired

LOS ANGELES — A contract between shipping companies and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers expired over the weekend. But both sides continued to talk and said they want to avoid a strike that could savage an economy already stressed by soaring inflation and supply chain woes.

Robert Jablon | Associated Press
July 6, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

States Adopt Digital License Plates for CMVs

Digital license plates are a reality for heavy trucks in California and Arizona as Texas becomes the latest to adopt this innovative technology, but only for some commercial vehicle fleets.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 6, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Announces Canadian Rear Underride Guard Standard for US

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rulemaking that updates two truck rear underride guard standards it said will improve protection for drivers and passengers in light vehicles in the event of a rear underride crash.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

US Wants Dutch Supplier to Stop Selling Chipmaking Gear to China

The U.S. is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from selling to China mainstream technology essential in making a large chunk of the world’s chips, expanding its campaign to curb the country’s rise, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 5, 2022
Government, Technology, Equipment

EPA Hearing Solicits Comments on Three CARB Regulations

A recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hearing focused on the California Air Resources Board's bid to proceed with three aggressive regulations that have not been well-received within the trucking industry.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

WTI Oil Drops Below $100 as Recession Fears Overwhelm Markets

West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time since May 11 as concerns grow that a global economic slowdown will ultimately hobble demand.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Gasoline Market Is Starting to Cool Down

It’s been a tailwind for oil prices for most of this year, but the previously booming U.S. gasoline market is showing a few signs of cooling off.

Alex Longley and Chunzi Xu | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Seeks to Add Truck Parking Near Miami

Florida is exploring project delivery options in an $18 million plan to add 135 truck parking spaces in a new truck travel center near the Golden Glades interchange and close to Miami.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Logistics Gauge Shows Economy Downshifting Into Second Half

An indicator of U.S. supply chain pressure fell to the lowest level in two years, as a sharp drop in transportation costs underscores the slowdown in the nation’s economy heading into the second half of the year.

Brendan Murray | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2022