Government
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.
Diesel Drops 3.8¢ a Gallon to $3.876
The national average diesel price resumed its decline after a one-week increase, slipping 3.8 cents to $3.876 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Jan. 1.
January 2, 2024GM Slams San Francisco in Lawsuit Over $108 Million Tax Bill
General Motors Co. said in a lawsuit that San Francisco unfairly taxed it $108 million over seven years, despite the automaker having very low sales and almost no personnel in the city.
Federal Funding Bill Tops Election-Year Agenda
Budget negotiations will consume the attention of congressional leaders for much of January.
Ports Report Mixed Results in November
An economy that is returning to more balanced spending between goods and services was reflected in mixed November results across the nation’s ports, as container volumes stabilized even as shippers moved goods in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
Electric Car Models Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit Cut to 13
The number of electric vehicle models eligible for a popular $7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration kicked in on Jan. 1.
January 2, 20242024 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices
2024 Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.
January 1, 2024Eight-Week Streak Ends With Diesel Average Rising 2¢
A spike in prices in the eastern half of the U.S. led to the first weekly national diesel average increase in nine weeks, with a two-cent spurt to $3.914 a gallon.
December 26, 20232023 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices
Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.
December 26, 2023PMTA Leads Innovative Pennsylvania Truck Parking Report
Pennsylvania transportation planners broke new ground to identify concrete steps and priority locations for new truck parking spots in a report spearheaded by the state’s top trucking group.
Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023
Federal funding for hydrogen fuel hubs and competition for economic development projects were central themes among state governments in 2023.