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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

Tougher Vaccine Requirements Poised to Take Effect at Canada Border

More stringent COVID-19 vaccine requirements set to take effect at the borders may put new pressure on freight traffic between the United States and Canada, experts said.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 10, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

GM Aligns With California on Emission Rules

General Motors said it will recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act.

Jamie L. LaReau | Detroit Free Press
January 10, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

CSX Purchase of Pan Am Railway Gets Federal Hearing

Massachusetts DOT told federal regulators overseeing the potential purchase of Pan Am Railways by competitor CSX that the state needs CSX to guarantee track access for east-west passenger trains through Springfield.

Jim Kinney | The Republican (Springfield, Mass.)
January 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Takes Steps to Expedite Apprentice Driver Pilot Program

Federal trucking regulators are seeking emergency White House approval to take a first step toward a driver apprenticeship program included in last year’s sweeping $1 trillion infrastructure bill as a near-term measure to help alleviate the trucking industry’s ongoing driver shortage.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 10, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Supreme Court Weighs Vaccine Rules

The Supreme Court appears divided on legal challenges centering on the scope and federal authority of the Biden administration’s sweeping proposed COVID vaccine mandate, which would require private-sector firms to vaccinate or test tens of millions of employees.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 7, 2022
Government, Business

US Adds Fewer Jobs Than Forecast; Unemployment Rate Falls

U.S. employers added fewer jobs in December than forecast, while the jobless rate fell below 4% and wages jumped, adding to evidence of a tight labor market that’s expected to help spur Federal Reserve interest rate liftoff as soon as March.

Reade Pickert | Bloomberg News
January 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere Expects ‘Slow’ Rollout of Autonomous Tractors

Deere & Co. is being cautious in its rollout of self-driving tractors, a technology which the agriculture industry thinks could revolutionize farming.

Joe Deaux and Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
January 7, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Trucker Snarl in East China Hits Container Shipping

A suspension of trucking services in several parts of east China’s Zhejiang province has slowed the transportation of manufactured goods and commodities through one of the world’s most important ports.

January 7, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Effort to Recruit New Truck Drivers Moves Into High Schools

An all-volunteer effort is working with educators to help raise awareness of truck driving careers among students.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 6, 2022
Government, Business

Record Share of US Small Businesses Raised Wages in December

A record 48% of U.S. small business owners said they raised compensation in December and nearly a third said they plan to do so in the coming months, the National Federation of Independent Business said Jan. 6.

Reade Pickert | Bloomberg News
January 6, 2022