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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA鈥檚 Meal, Rest Break Ruling Withstands First Court Challenge

A California court has dismissed a truck driver鈥檚 claims regarding the state鈥檚 meal-and-rest-break provisions, which the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has determined are pre-empted by federal law.

May 6, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Climbs 0.2垄 to $3.171

The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 0.2 cent to $3.171 a gallon, as crude oil prices settled below $63 amid international tensions, the Department of Energy reported May 6.

May 6, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Warns He Will More Than Double Tariffs on Chinese Imports

President Donald Trump wrote in a May 5 tweet that he will dramatically increase tariffs on Chinese imports to 25% from 10%, starting May 10.

May 6, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

Agreement Solidifies First Victory for Trump鈥檚 Attempts at 鈥業nfrastructure Week鈥

The April 30 meeting between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats produced an agreement on a $2 trillion infrastructure package. The next step, which will occur within the next three weeks, is to discuss funding. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 6, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Bill Aims to Boost Electric-Car Battery Mineral Production

A group of U.S. senators is introducing legislation to boost domestic production of 鈥渃ritical minerals鈥 that are often imported from China to make electric car batteries.

May 6, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Amazon Fails to Get Williams-Sonoma Lawsuit Tossed

Amazon.com failed to dodge a lawsuit that accused it of trying to trick shoppers into thinking it was an authorized reseller of Williams-Sonoma products.

May 3, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Goods-Trade Gap Widens to $71.4 Billion on Import Increase

America鈥檚 merchandise trade deficit widened in March for the first time in three months as an increase in imports exceeded the rise in exports.

May 3, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Highlights P3s, Permit Streamlining

With Washington buzzing about infrastructure, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed support for a comprehensive package that would incorporate potential contributions from the private sector and streamline the permitting process.

May 3, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Jobs Top Forecast at 263,000 Gain, but Wages Miss Estimates

The U.S. economy accelerated its rebound from a recent soft patch as unemployment unexpectedly fell to a fresh 49-year low amid strong hiring and cooler-than-projected wage gains, suggesting the hot labor market can extend its run.

May 3, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Minnesota Senate Strikes Proposed Fuel Tax Hike

A proposed 20-cent hike to the fuel tax did not survive the scrutiny of the Minnesota Senate, which passed a transportation finance bill May 1.

May 2, 2019

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