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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, Safety

ATA, Insurance Groups Vow to Tackle Towing Fraud, Staged Accidents

American Trucking Associations, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud have announced a plan to combine their resources to pursue legislation to tackle two of trucking’s biggest problems — towing fraud and staged accidents.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 6, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Slips 1.7¢ to $3.144 in Second Straight Drop

The national average price of diesel dipped 1.7 cents to $3.144 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 5.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Amazon Violated Law in Firing Employee Activists, NLRB Says

Amazon .com Inc. violated labor law when it fired two high-profile internal critics last year, the National Labor Relations Board’s prosecutors have found.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Jon Eisen Becomes Director of ATA-Affiliated IMCC

American Trucking Associations has hired Jon Eisen to serve as director of the Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business

Top Democrats Float Alternative to Biden’s Corporate-Tax Plan

Three top Senate Democrats released a proposal to overhaul the U.S. international tax system that could shape the outcome of the global tax revamp that the White House is pursuing to fund infrastructure spending.

Laura Davison | Bloomberg News
April 5, 2021
Government

New to D.C., Buttigieg Looks to Build Bridges With Biden Plan

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will have to navigate the fraught politics of a bitterly divided Washington as he is tasked with selling the Biden administration’s infrastructure and climate plan. He may have found a way by just riding a bike, which has gained fans from even skeptics in Congress.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

US Senators Introduce Carbon Capture, Sequestration Bill

Legislation that would promote carbon capture and sequestration tax breaks was recently introduced by a group of U.S. senators.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Maine Gov. Mills’ Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Vehicle Electrification

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to accelerate “clean transportation solutions” through measures such as increased charging infrastructure and more electric vehicles.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 5, 2021
Government, Safety

FHWA Approves Environmental Assessment for New York City

The Federal Highway Administration has greenlighted an Environmental Assessment for New York City’s proposed congestion pricing program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Biden’s Big Infrastructure Plan Hits McConnell, GOP Blockade

WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are betting that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the $2.25 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments.

Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press
April 5, 2021