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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, Fuel

Oil Shows Signs of Softening Before OPEC+ Meeting

Ahead of the OPEC+ meeting on Nov. 30, there are indications oil supply is running ahead of demand, highlighting the challenge facing the cartel as it prepares to set output policy for 2024.

November 27, 2023
Government, Safety

Snowy Weather in Northeast Looms Over Holiday Travel Rush

The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Nov. 22 and millions more planning to drive to Thanksgiving celebrations.

Dee-Ann Durbin | Associated Press
November 22, 2023
Government, Technology

USDOT Orders States to Create Emission-Performance Metrics

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Nov. 22 announced a tight deadline imposed in a final rule by the Federal Highway Administration for states to establish emission-reduction goals.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 22, 2023
Government, Business, Global Freight

Shippers to Europe Facing $3.6 Billion Carbon Bill in 2024

Ships sailing to European ports face a combined carbon emissions bill of $3.6 billion next year, the start of a levy that’s likely to rise as Europe steps up efforts to combat climate change.

November 21, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

House Panel Advances I-27 Naming Bill

A freight route in Texas would formally be issued a name under legislation recently advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2023
Government, Safety

I-10 in Los Angeles Reopens Eight Days After Fire Closure

Hard work by skilled workers and engineers, and an infusion of $3 million of federal emergency funding led to the early reopening of a stretch of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles on Nov. 19.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops Another 8.5¢ a Gallon to Reach $4.209

The national average diesel price extended its pronounced decline, falling 8.5 cents to reach $4.209 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 20.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023
Government

Policymakers Push Safety Focus as IIJA Turns 2

Amtrak has been among the #infrastructure law's beneficiaries. Eugene Mulero has the details in Capitol Agenda.

November 21, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Says Highway Construction Costs Continue to Soar

Rising inflation appears to be taking a big bite out of funding for highway construction projects, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 20, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Advisory Group on Underride Protection Seeks Focus

Members of the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection began revealing their divergent views on side underride guards for heavy trucks, sending several questions back to regulators.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 20, 2023