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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

Senate Greenlights Its Version of Water Infrastructure Act

In a show of bipartisanship, senators voted to inject billions into the nation’s ports, dams and canals, passing a sweeping water infrastructure bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks After Two-Week Pause

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged containership traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Aug. 4.

Jon Gambrell | Associated Press
August 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars

The U.S. may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.

Yian Lee | Bloomberg News
August 5, 2024
Government, Business

Nationwide Transport Stages Opening in Missouri

Nationwide Transport, a $5.2 million trucking startup, staged its grand opening in La Grange, Mo., in a facility located along the Mississippi River banks on the state’s northeastern border opposite Illinois.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Silicon Valley Subway Project Nabs $5.1B for Bay Area Link

The long-awaited subway project linking California’s Silicon Valley to parts of the San Francisco Bay Area is set to receive $5.1 billion in federal funding.

August 2, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

British Columbia Investing in Hydrogen Hub on Highway 16

Canada’s British Columbia will grant $108,000 to develop a regional hydrogen hub to support business development along its western Highway 16 freight corridor from central Prince George to the Pacific Coast.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 2, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC Kept Oil Output Steady in July

OPEC kept oil production broadly steady in July while it cautiously monitors the impact of its latest cutbacks on global markets.

August 2, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations

Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
August 2, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

NTSB Wants to Replace Weak Railroad Tank Cars

The fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve the flawed tank cars that the NTSB has been trying to get off the tracks for decades.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
August 2, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Chevron to Quit California for Texas After Warning on Rules

Chevron Corp. is relocating headquarters to Houston from California after repeatedly warning that the Golden State’s regulatory regime was making it a tough place to do business.

Kevin Crowley | Bloomberg News
August 2, 2024