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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

House Backs Measure to Overturn Biden Auto Emissions Rule

WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House approved a resolution that would overturn a new Biden administration rule on automobile emissions.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
September 20, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, TCA

Continental Tire to Open First US Distribution Center

Continental Tire announced Sept. 19 that Dallas-Fort Worth would be home to the company’s first fully owned tire distribution center in the United States.

Nick Wooten | The Dallas Morning News
September 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

US Warns Allies Russia Seeking to Disrupt Cargo Shipping

The U.S. has warned its allies that Russia is targeting cargo shipping companies as it seeks to disrupt Ukraine’s partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

September 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Awards $3 Billion for EV Battery Production in 14 States

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
September 20, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Survivor Sues Ship Owners

Davis is still struggling to overcome the trauma he experienced, his attorneys said. He’s mourning the loss of his colleagues and processing the shock of his near-death experience.

Lea Skene | Associated Press
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Cruise Robotaxis Returning to California After Accident

The testing is small scale, with at most five vehicles being run with test drivers at the wheel to do development work.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Biofuel Group Asks EPA for Update on UCO Imports Audit

Alarm has grown in the U.S. in recent months over soaring UCO imports from China, potentially displacing more regulated American-made biomass-based diesel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Business, Freight Groups Oppose EV Charging Station Bill

A Senate bill aimed at addressing range anxiety for drivers of electric vehicles is facing pushback from key business stakeholders.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

USDOT Praises Trucking’s Efforts in New Trafficking Report

The report, three years in the making and made public on Sept. 6, lauds the trucking industry for its efforts to join the fight at high-level federal and state government agencies.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Port of Seattle Won’t Pay Ransomware Demand

WASHINGTON — Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month.

September 19, 2024