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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, Equipment, Logistics

Daimler Halts SUV Production at US Plant Over Mexico Parts Delays

Daimler AG is suspending production at a Mercedes-Benz SUV plant that was one of the first in the U.S. to reopen due to a shortage of parts supplied from Mexico.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
May 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Autoworkers’ Tenuous Return a Ray of Hope in Jobs Crisis

Defying a wave of layoffs that has sent the U.S. job market into its worst catastrophe on record, at least one major industry is making a comeback: Tens of thousands of autoworkers are returning to factories that have been shuttered since mid-March due to fears of spreading the coronavirus.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
May 15, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Trades Near Six-Week High on Supply Cuts, Demand Recovery

Oil was near the highest in six weeks as major producers slash supply, and there are increasing signs that demand is recovering.

May 15, 2020
Government

Senate Committee to Consider Transportation Nominees May 20

President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation will be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 15, 2020
Government, Business

US Economy Hits Record Lows in April Retail, Factory Data

U.S. retail sales and factory output registered the steepest declines on record in April, illustrating a recession so deep that it likely will take years to fully recover.

Reade Pickert | Bloomberg News
May 15, 2020
Government, Business

FMCSA Denies PTS Worldwide Request to Split Sleeper Berth Time

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a five-year exemption request by Department of Defense highly sensitive cargo carrier PTS Worldwide to split sleeper berth hours into segments of 4/6, 5/5 or 6/4 hours.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Truck Stops Providing Essential Services to Truckers, Navigating the Downturn

Like truck drivers, truck stops are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. But they are still open, working to ensure drivers have the essentials they need.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Jumps to Five-Week High Amid Optimistic Demand Outlook

Oil surged to the highest level since early April on an improving outlook for crude demand, alongside a rally in broader markets.

May 14, 2020
Government, Business

10 Actions You Can Take Today to Avoid Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums

The start of 2020 has been chaotic to say the least. This is on top of rising insurance premiums and increased nuclear verdicts. While most fleets experience double-digit-percentage coverage increases, what can you do to lower – or maintain - your premiums, reduce your liabilities and protect your fleet?

May 14, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Breaking News

FMCSA Publishes Final HOS Rule, Granting Flexibility to Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its long-awaited final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations in a move intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 14, 2020