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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, Safety

DOT Announces Audit of FMCSA Oversight on Driver Disqualifications

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of truck driver disqualifications.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Pennsylvania’s Gas Politics Churn as Trump Embraces Industry

EXTON, Pa. — For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to promote his support for the natural gas industry, making clear that he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state.

Marc Levy | Associated Press
October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Colonial Pipeline Eyes Expansion for Nashville Jet Fuel Demand

The busiest U.S. fuel pipeline might expand jet fuel deliveries to respond to growing demand in Nashville.

October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

CN Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, but Officials Say Rail Volume is Dropping

Canadian National Railway joined the growing list of Class 1 railroads to report strong third-quarter financial results, and at the same time drive down costs by improving efficiency by adopting the principle of precision scheduling railroading.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Federal Officials Highlight Disaster Mitigation Program

WASHINGTON — A Federal Emergency Management Agency official addressing a House transportation panel Oct. 22 touted a disaster mitigation program established last year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 22, 2019
Government, Business

Labor Shortage Hits Denver Rush Hour With Light-Rail Cuts

The U.S. labor shortage is taking a toll on Denver’s rush hour.

Vincent Del Giudice | Bloomberg News
October 22, 2019
Government

‘Multi-Year Plan’ Unveiled for Illinois Infrastructure

Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have released the Multi-Year Plan, which dedicates $23.5 billion to infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Trudeau Team Seeks to Calm Oil Patch Fears of Pipeline Debacle

One of Justin Trudeau’s top lieutenants says the Canadian prime minister will proceed with an expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline even as he’s now likely to share power with the more environmentally minded New Democratic Party.

Kevin Orland | Bloomberg News
October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Williams CEO Says Its Gas Pipe Can Help Cuomo’s NY Green Goals

A natural gas pipeline that has been held up by New York could help Gov. Andrew Cuomo meet his ambitious clean energy goals if he approves it, according to the developer behind the $1 billion project.

Stephen Cunningham | Bloomberg News
October 22, 2019
Government, Business

Michigan Auditor General: MDOT Allowed Aggregates Group to Influence Study

Michigan’s auditor general recently found that the state Department of Transportation allowed industry representatives to influence a study on the aggregates market.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019