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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

New Cars in California Could Alert Drivers to Speeding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California could eventually join the EU in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit, a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths.

Adam Beam | Associated Press
May 22, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Puts Its 1 Million-Barrel Gasoline Reserve Up for Sale

The Biden administration is putting its cache of 1 million barrels of gasoline on the market, after being ordered to liquidate the reserve by Congress.

Ari Natter | Bloomberg News
May 21, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Expert Panel Critical of Regulatory Push for Electric Trucks

SAN ANTONIO — The road ahead for fleets to convert to electric trucks is an expensive and challenging one, a panel of trucking experts told executives at ATA's 2024 Midyear Management Session.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 21, 2024
Government, Business

Shell Investors Back Weaker Emissions Targets

Shell shareholders approved the company’s new energy transition plan with weaker carbon emissions targets.

Laura Hurst | Bloomberg News
May 21, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.9¢ to Hit $3.789 a Gallon

The national average diesel price continued to slide, shedding 5.9 cents to reach $3.789 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 20.

May 20, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Hundreds Warn EPA: Don’t Back CARB Ban on Diesel Locomotives

Government officials, public agencies and business interests warn EPA  that approving California’s rule to outlaw diesel locomotives will harm the nation’s interconnected rail system.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves

A coalition is calling on Congress to direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct an evaluation of the new program slated to provide moves for the nation’s military.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 20, 2024
Government, Safety

Senate Confirms Homendy as NTSB Chair

The Senate recently confirmed Jennifer Homendy to continue to lead the National Transportation Safety Board.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 20, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Escorted to Port

BALTIMORE — The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a milestone May 20 as the Dali was escorted back to port, its damaged bow covered with smashed shipping containers.

Lea Skene | Associated Press
May 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Coalition Seeks Information on New Biofuel Tax Credit System

A coalition of biofuel proponents and agricultural groups is asking Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for guidance about a Clean Fuels Production Credit based on carbon intensity scores.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 17, 2024