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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, Logistics

Biggest US Port Complex to Work Nights, Weekends to Cut Logjam

Ports operating in the U.S.’s biggest gateway for trade with Asia will extend night hours and work weekends to clear port delays amid record volumes.

Ana Monteiro | Bloomberg News
September 17, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Distracted Driving Coalition Launches Nationwide Effort

Dozens of safety-minded organizations launched a national coalition aimed at reducing the deadly threat of distracted driving on the nation’s highways.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 17, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

CLDA Strives to Raise Money to Help Members Affected by Hurricane Ida

The Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA) has set up a fund to help its members who were victims of Hurricane Ida, the organization announced Sept. 8.

September 17, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Union Pacific CEO Sees Strong Economy Coming Out of Pandemic

Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz is working to help clear up a major backlog in imported shipments.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
September 17, 2021
Government, Business, TCA

Caltrans Releases Video for Highway 70-99 Corridor Plan

Caltrans released a virtual open house video presenting the California State Routes 70-99 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (SR 70-99 CMCP), according to an agency news release.

Appeal-Democrat | (Marysville, Calif.)
September 17, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

USDOT Officials Praise Truckers’ Contributions

Truck drivers are key to ensuring the country’s economic prosperity and maintaining safety along the highways, said top officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Democrats Call Oil Giants to Testify on Climate Campaign

Congressional Democrats are calling top executives at ExxonMobil and other oil giants to testify at a House hearing as lawmakers investigate what they say is a long-running, industrywide campaign to spread disinformation about the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
September 16, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Medical Board to Review Recalled CPAP Machines

Members of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s medical review board are due to address uncertainties connected to a voluntary recall of some continuous positive air pressure machines, warning that truck drivers using them face potential health risks.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 16, 2021
Government, Business

China Formally Applies to Join Asian Trade Deal Trump Abandoned

Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once pushed by the U.S. as a way to exclude China and solidify American dominance in the region.

September 16, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

Electrification Key to FedEx’s Energy Goals, Executive Says

With industries considering adopting zero-emission sustainability operations in the coming years, a senior executive at FedEx Express recently outlined the company’s objectives related to electrifying vehicles.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 16, 2021