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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, Equipment

5G and the Future of Fleet Communications

The much-hyped rollout of 5G networks is underway in the United States, and this fifth generation of wireless technology promises to deliver faster connections and ­greater capacity. But what will the emergence of 5G mean for trucking companies?

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 22, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Despite Lower Gas Prices, AAA Expects Fewer Travelers This Memorial Day Weekend

The coronavirus pandemic has undermined road travel data, but anecdotal information points to fewer drivers likely to take to the road for Memorial Day weekend, AAA announced.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Nation’s Courts Feeling Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the nation’s court systems, and for trucking, legal experts believe it could have a long-term effect on how juries view cases involving motor carriers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mnuchin Says ‘Strong Likelihood’ for More Stimulus Spending

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Congress very likely will need to pass more stimulus legislation for the U.S. economy, as the nation struggles to recover from the coronavirus outbreak.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
May 21, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

NHTSA Lets Self-Driving Shuttle Resume Carrying People

A self-driving shuttle service that was ordered to stop carrying passengers in February has been cleared to resume operations with new safety precautions.

May 21, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Unlike China, India Oil Demand Stays Weak as Economy Falters

It’s going to take months for oil demand in the world’s third-biggest market to get back to pre-virus levels as India faces its deepest recession ever in the wake of its near two-month lockdown.

May 21, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Tesla Drops Lawsuit Against Alameda County

Electric carmaker Tesla dropped a federal lawsuit against Alameda County filed less than two weeks ago after resuming manufacturing at its Fremont plant against local orders.

Chase DiFeliciantonio | San Francisco Chronicle
May 21, 2020
Government, Business

Coronavirus-Triggered Layoffs in US Hit 38.6 Million

The number of Americans thrown out of work since the coronavirus crisis struck two months ago has climbed to nearly 39 million, the government said May 21.

May 21, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Trump Transportation Nominees Finch Fulton, Diana Furchtgott-Roth Advance to Senate Floor

Nominees for senior-level posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation were approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 20, 2020
Government, Safety

Senate Committee Advances FMCSA Safety Grants Bill

Legislation aimed at facilitating financial assistance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was easily approved by a Senate panel on May 20.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 20, 2020