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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, Safety

Tesla Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation

Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 lost a coveted recommendation from Consumer Reports, dropping its brand from the top 10 of the magazine’s closely watched annual ranking. The electric-car maker’s shares dropped.

Chester Dawson | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Crude Dragged Lower as US Production Hits Record

Oil declined for the first time in more than a week after U.S. government data showed an increase in crude stockpiles and production, and as the commodity tracked moves in the equity market.

Jessica Summers | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

ATA’s Spear Says Collaboration Can Help Reduce Driver Shortage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Collaborating with representatives of various industries and government agencies can buoy trucking workforce development efforts, according to American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Opportunity Exists for Advancing Autonomous Vehicles Bill This Congress, Sen. John Thune Says

Legislation aimed at popularizing the use of autonomous vehicles in commercial and commuter settings is gaining supporters in the Senate, signaling its consideration possibly as early as this spring.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 21, 2019
Government, Business

Nation’s Ports Off to a Strong Start in 2019; Trump Delays Tariff Increase

The nation’s major ports finished 2018 setting monthly and yearly container volume records, and industry experts said 2019 is off to a strong start. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 he is delaying the scheduled March 1 increase in the tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

US Tariffs Could Wreak Havoc on Auto Industry, Toyota President Says

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda called on President Donald Trump to make a “careful and appropriate decision” on whether car imports to the United States are a national security threat, and potentially impose tariffs, to avoid possible ripple effects across the industry.

Christoph Rauwald | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

US, China Crafting Foundation for Trade Deal, Source Says

U.S. and Chinese negotiators are working on multiple memorandums of understanding that would form the basis of a final trade deal, according to a person briefed on the talks.

Jenny Leonard | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2019
Government, Business

YRC Freight Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Government's False Claims Lawsuit

Attorneys for YRC Freight Inc. have asked a federal judge to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit alleging that the company overcharged the federal government on shipments, stating that the plaintiff has failed to build a sufficient case despite years of investigation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Amazon to Disclose More Details on Environmental Impact

Amazon.com announced it will disclose its carbon footprint later this year, giving consumers and investors new insight into the environmental cost of its popular two-day shipping.

Emily Chasan | Bloomberg News
February 20, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Grants Exemption From Flag Rule for Stinger-Steered Auto Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a limited five-year exemption to relieve motor carriers operating stinger-steered automobile transporter equipment from a requirement to place warning flags on projecting loads of new motor vehicles.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 20, 2019