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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, Global Freight

US Port Talks Kick Off in Effort to Avoid Strike

The union representing East and Gulf coast dockworkers kicks off a two-day meeting Sept. 4 in New Jersey to discuss wage demands with port employers under the threat of a disruptive strike.

Laura Curtis | Bloomberg News
September 4, 2024
Government, Safety

Montana Building New I-90 Rest Area to Expand Truck Parking

The Montana State Department of Transportation is refurbishing two eastbound and westbound rest areas on Interstate 90 near Billings to increase truck parking and add a new weigh station.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 3, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Win Could Dent Future US GDP Growth, Goldman Warns

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists gamed out the potential economic implications of a Republican or Democratic victory in the November elections.

Christopher Anstey | Bloomberg News
September 3, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips 2.6¢ to $3.625 a Gallon

The national average diesel price fell by 2.6 cents to $3.625 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data on Sept. 2, marking the eighth straight week of declines.

September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US, China to Restart Climate Talks in Beijing

Climate negotiators from the U.S. and China will resume talks Sept. 4 in Beijing on deepening emissions cuts and transition funding.

September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

California’s AB 98 Sets Distance Rules for New Warehouses

New large warehouses would have to be several hundred feet or more from homes, schools and other sensitive land uses if a late-hour bill approved by California’s Legislature becomes law.

Jeff Horseman | San Gabriel Valley Tribune
September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: Overcoming the Greatest Hurdle to ZEV Adoption

The greatest hurdle to the widespread adoption of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles is the most difficult to overcome: an underlying lack of trust and faith in ZEVs.

Greg Fulton | President, Colorado Motor Carriers Association
September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Germany Issues Airfreight Security Alert

BERLIN — German security authorities are warning of “unconventional incendiary devices” being sent via freight service providers after several incidents in which parcels sent by private individuals across Europe caught fire while in transit.

September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Grants $3.5 Million for CDL Training at 27 Schools

Texas, Iowa, Maryland, Oregon and Pennsylvania are the biggest beneficiaries from the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grant program funding.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Reports 28th Death From Exploding Takata Air Bag Inflators

DETROIT — Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.

September 3, 2024