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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, Logistics, TCA

I-40 Between N.C. and Tennessee Could Reopen by Jan. 1

Interstate 40 may reopen between North Carolina and Tennessee by New Year’s Day, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Richard Stradling | The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Here’s What a Trump Presidency Means for EVs, Oil

Donald Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and environmental policy, with sweeping implications for oil production, offshore wind development and electric vehicle sales.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Victory Brings Risk of Tariffs

Business leaders around the world awoke Nov. 6 to a new reality with Republican Donald Trump set to return to the White House, promising greater U.S. protectionism and higher tariffs.

Shelly Banjo | Bloomberg News
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 2020–2022 Over Battery Fire Risk

This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

States Prepare Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads.

Elaine S. Povich | Stateline.org
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

North Carolina Deploys Surplus Goods to Aid Storm Recovery

Gov. Roy Cooper has issued two executive orders to aid recovery efforts in the state — one to expedite distribution of surplus goods, and another to waive motor vehicle requirements.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Government, Business

Harris, Trump Campaigns Make Final Push Before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered their closing arguments to voters heading into Election Day as their campaigns draw to a conclusion.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 3.7¢ to $3.536 a Gallon

Diesel prices across the U.S. averaged $3.536 per gallon, marking a 3.7-cent decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 4.

November 4, 2024
Government, Business

What's That? Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse II Regulation

The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse-II regulation requires State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to remove commercial driving privileges from truck drivers with a “prohibited” status in the Clearinghouse. A driver is considered prohibited if they engaged in drug or alcohol use or refused a drug or alcohol test.

November 4, 2024