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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, Fuel, Logistics

Canadian Grant to Electrify Cargo Docks at Port of Quebec

The grant is from Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Program, which funds low- and zero-emission shipping ventures along with port and terminal equipment and infrastructure.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Fuel Groups Warn of Price Hikes Without Tax Credit Certainty

More than 30 trade groups across the energy, farming and transport sectors say a lack of U.S. government guidance on tax credits is putting Americans at risk of higher fuel prices.

November 13, 2024
Government, Business

Hedge Fund Seeks Reversal of Yellow Pension Claims

A judge may rule as soon as Nov. 15 on the fate of $6.5 billion in pension claims from bankrupt Yellow Corp. retirees.

November 13, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

US Port Talks Set to Resume as Trump Role Poses a Wild Card

Dockworkers are set to meet with their employers in New Jersey, resuming negotiations on the key issue of automation that sparked a three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports last month.

Laura Curtis | Bloomberg News
November 13, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips 1.5¢ to $3.521

Diesel prices across the U.S. averaged $3.521 per gallon for the week ending Nov. 11, a 1.5-cent decline from the previous week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Post Workers Could Strike Ahead of Shopping Season

The upcoming holiday season could be disrupted by a looming strike at Canada’s largest domestic shipping company.

Randy Thanthong-Knight | Bloomberg News
November 12, 2024
Government, Safety

FHWA Updates Work Zone Safety Regs for First Time in 20 Years

The Federal Highway Administration on Nov. 1 updated its regulation for work zone safety for the first time in 20 years.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024
Government, Business

Fed’s Kashkari Says Only Inflation Could Derail December Cut

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said he’ll be looking at incoming inflation data to determine whether another interest-rate cut is appropriate in December.

Catarina Saraiva | Bloomberg News
November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Zoox Robotaxis Roll Out in San Francisco

Zoox’s self-driving vehicles began rolling out in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood this week, and are expected to compete with robotaxis designed by Waymo.

Clara Harter | Los Angeles Times
November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo’s Robotaxis Are Now Open to Anyone in Los Angeles

Waymo on Nov. 12 opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology.

Michael Liedtke | Associated Press
November 12, 2024