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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2024US 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.
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.
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.