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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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FMCSA Outlines Plans for Public Meeting on CSA Study

In preparation for a Sept. 8 public meeting, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials said they have outlined a number of 鈥渉igh-level proposals鈥 to address a slate of recommendations made in a National Academy of Sciences study of the agency鈥檚 controversial Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.

August 25, 2017
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Eyes Chattanooga as Testing Ground for Driverless Trucking

Oak Ridge National Laboratory鈥檚 new director said Aug. 23 the lab is considering testing in Chattanooga related to autonomous driving and long-haul trucking.

August 24, 2017
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Bridge Monitoring Aided by Sensor Technology

Bridge sensor systems are becoming integrated in the engineering and construction of spans across the country to monitor everything from load stress to movement.

August 24, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Safety Organizations Split $4 Million Federal Grant for Hazmat Training

Six safety groups were awarded a grant of more than $4 million by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for training programs.

August 24, 2017
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R.I. Trucking Issues 'Call to Arms' Over Route Restrictions

The Rhode Island State Traffic Commission鈥檚 recent denial of a request to restrict tractor-trailers from certain secondary roads will galvanize companies to stand up against such regulations during the commission鈥檚 next hearing, said Chris Maxwell, president of the Rhode Island Trucking Association.

August 24, 2017
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Four Former Pilot Executives Set for Trial Oct. 31

More than four years after an FBI raid on the headquarters of Pilot Flying J, the exhaustive investigation into a diesel fuel rebate fraud could be nearing its end come Oct. 31.

August 24, 2017
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EPA Plan to Revisit GHG Phase 2 Raises Questions

Less than five months from the starting date of Phase 2 of the federal rule on GHG emissions from trucks, a statement from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on his plan to revisit the regulation鈥檚 sections on trailers and glider kits has created confusion and uncertainty.

August 24, 2017
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North American Trade Reps Start Talks on NAFTA Overhaul

Trade representatives from the United States, Canada and Mexico have begun talks aimed at resetting terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement, a process that is expected to take many months to conclude and which could have profound implications for freight carriers and the supply chain operations of companies in all three countries.

August 24, 2017
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Driverless Vehicles of the Future Confront Rules Written for Drivers

When the U.S. government finally got around to regulating auto safety in 1967, it insisted that every car have seatbelts and that the steering column be engineered to absorb impact so it wouldn鈥檛 spear the driver.

August 24, 2017
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House to Take Up Meal, Rest Break Provision in September

House Republican leaders have signaled a willingness to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break rules for truckers when they consider a fiscal 2018 funding bill on the chamber鈥檚 floor as early as September.

August 24, 2017

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