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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

Judge Approves Payout Plan to Former Celadon Employees

A federal bankruptcy judge in Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 3 gave approval for Celadon Group Inc. to pay $4.6 million to drivers and other employees who were expecting paychecks from the company, which on Dec. 9 shut down and entered bankruptcy.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 7, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Green Shipping on the Big Blue Sea

Shipping companies are taking steps to adapt to rising sea levels and make themselves greener.

Hagar Valiano-Rips | CEO, Ladingo
January 7, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

White House Proposes Guidelines for Regulating AI Use, Including in Transportation

The Trump administration is proposing new rules to guide future federal regulation of artificial intelligence used in medicine, transportation and other industries.

Matt O’Brien | The Associated Press
January 7, 2020
Government, Business

Trade Deficit Falls 8.2% to $43.1 Billion in November

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit fell in November to the lowest level in more than three years as U.S. exports rose while imports declined, putting the country on track to see the first annual decline in the trade deficit in six years.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
January 7, 2020
Government

Missing From Trump’s Twitter Feed Lately: Infrastructure Details

The president's tweets in recent months have lacked updates on rebuilding the nation's roads and bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 6, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 1¢ to $3.079 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1 cent to $3.079 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 6.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 6, 2020
Government, Business

DOT Unveils Interactive Map to Promote Infrastructure Investment

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled an interactive map depicting federal investment in major infrastructure projects in underserved rural and urban communities.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

MnDOT Announces $18 Million for Highway Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $18 million to support five highway projects that are meant to spur economic development and smooth the flow of traffic.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA Seeks Comment for Cleaner Trucks Initiative

MARSHALL, Va. — Federal environmental regulators on Jan. 6 announced a call for public input to assist with the development of new guidance for emissions standards targeting commercial vehicles.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 6, 2020
Government, Business

Canadian Pacific Acquires Central Maine & Quebec Railway

Canadian Pacific closed its acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway, the Alberta-based rail company said in a Dec. 30 news release.

January 6, 2020