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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.

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China Says It Will Match 25% Tariff on $16 Billion of US Goods Aug. 23

China confirmed that it will impose 25% additional tariffs on $16 billion worth of imports from the United States from Aug. 23, matching an earlier move from Washington in another ratchet higher for the trade war between the nations.

August 8, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber Doubles Down on Freight Business

Although Uber Technologies Inc. recently halted its self-driving truck program, the ride-hailing pioneer is doubling down on its Uber Freight load-matching business and announced that Otto co-founder and former Uber executive Lior Ron will rejoin the company to run that unit.

August 8, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

EPA to Study Financial Implications of Maritime Emissions Rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a study of the potential economic impact forthcoming regulations that require shipping vessels to burn cleaner fuel might have on other transportation sectors, including trucking.

August 7, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Ryder Uses Uber Central to Boost Customer Service

Ryder System Inc. announced it is using Uber Central to transport drivers and technicians more easily to and from Ryder and customer locations, resulting in less downtime.

August 7, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

California Responds to Trump’s Call to Rescind State’s Authority

Last week, President Donald Trump proposed gutting California’s unique ability to write greenhouse gas emission limits for cars and trucks.

August 7, 2018
Government

Missouri Agency Looks to Extend CDL Rule Exemption for Veterans

The Missouri Department of Revenue has applied to renew its exemption from certain federal regulations pertaining to commercial driver licenses.

August 7, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Waymo Program in Arizona Focuses on Commuters Using Public Transit

Self-driving vehicles typically are described as a disruptive technology that will make traditional modes of public transportation obsolete, but a recent announcement by Chandler-based Waymo is challenging that narrative.

August 6, 2018
GovernmentSafety

Ohio to Receive Funding Boost Through Recent Senate Bill

Ohio transportation projects will receive a funding boost through the recently passed U.S. Senate bill.

August 6, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Union Pacific ‘Right of Way’ Sticking Point in California Rail Project

The most ambitious rail project of California’s future is increasingly dependent on the cooperation of the very railroad that shaped the state’s past — and there are signs their relationship is growing strained.

August 6, 2018
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trump May Relax Auto Standards While Making Them Harder to Meet

The Trump administration’s plan to ease vehicle-emission mandates lifts some burdens for automakers but also would strip away options that have made it easier for them to comply and have encouraged the development of electric cars.

August 6, 2018

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