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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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China Warns US Tariffs Will 鈥楨scalate Trade Friction鈥

BEIJING 鈥 China appealed to Washington on Aug. 22 to 鈥渕eet each other halfway鈥 and settle a trade war instead of going ahead with planned tariff hikes that Beijing warned will trigger retaliation.

August 22, 2019
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Wisconsin Utility Offers Cash for Electric Vehicle Drivers Who Join Lyft

MADISON, Wis. 鈥 Madison Gas & Electric is partnering with Lyft to promote the use of electric vehicles.

August 22, 2019
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Navistar Gets Win Over Milan in Engine Suit, but Appeal Ahead

The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that Navistar Inc. does not have to pay Tennessee trucking company Milan Supply Chain Solutions an estimated $31 million, reversing a 2017 jury decision.

August 22, 2019
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Experts Emphasize Communication, Teamwork in Transportation Planning

Fruitful partnerships between state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations depend on communication, collaboration and inclusion, according to transportation experts.

August 22, 2019
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FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency鈥檚 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

August 21, 2019
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Indicators Show Slowdown in Growth, but Recession Isn鈥檛 Likely

Jitters and trade wars are roiling the markets and troubling freight companies, but the big question is if the U.S. economic expansion may be coming to a close soon.

August 21, 2019
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IMF Says Tariffs Are Ineffective Tool to Right Trade Imbalances

Tempting as it might be to think a stronger dollar offsets higher U.S. tariffs by making Chinese imports cheaper, the International Monetary Fund says the greenback鈥檚 global prevalence tells a different story.

August 21, 2019
GovernmentBusinessPerspective

Perspective: Improving the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

There are three improvements FMCSA should make to maximize the effectiveness of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, says Jeremy Reymer of DriverReach.

August 21, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Mid-America States Win AASHTO Honors

Six Midwestern states recently earned awards for outstanding transportation projects from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

August 20, 2019
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Colorado DOT Unveils Truck Safety Program for Mountainous Driving

The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a safety program geared toward truckers who traverse mountainous terrain.

August 20, 2019

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