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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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Trump鈥檚 Agriculture Pick Says She'll Honor All Fuel Sources

President Donald Trump鈥檚 nominee to oversee American farming was once head of a group that was among the loudest opponents of a favorite U.S. agriculture product: biofuels.

January 23, 2025
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State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight

While California abandoned its pursuit of regulatory approval for the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation is still being enforced in 10 states.

January 22, 2025
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House Highway Bill on Panel鈥檚 Radar, Chairman Graves Says

鈥淭his will be a collaborative process in which the committee will solicit feedback from both members and stakeholders,鈥 Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said during a hearing Jan. 15.

January 22, 2025
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ATA Chairman Dellinger Presses Truck Excise Tax Repeal

WASHINGTON 鈥 American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger on Jan. 22 called on a House panel to repeal a World War I-era excise tax on new trucks.

January 22, 2025
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Governor Calls for Probe of California Battery Plant Fire

Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into a huge fire at one of the world鈥檚 largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, Calif.

January 22, 2025
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FMCSA Approves ATA Plan to Boost Ranks of CMV Inspectors

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a five-year exemption to American Trucking Associations that could help mitigate the technician聽 shortage.聽

January 22, 2025
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EV Startup Canoo Ceases Operations

Canoo, the maker of roly poly-looking electric vans and trucks, announced Jan. 17 it had begun bankruptcy proceedings and ceased operations, effective immediately.

January 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Issues Report on Advancing Trucking Careers for Women

The final report compiled from input received from the Women of Trucking Advisory Board聽included improving safety and eradicating harassment as key areas of focus.

January 22, 2025
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Trump Targets Alaska鈥檚 Oil and Other Resources

JUNEAU, Alaska 鈥 President Donald Trump鈥檚 expansive executive order aimed at boosting oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in Alaska is being cheered by state political leaders.

January 22, 2025
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Diesel Price Jumps 11.3垄 to $3.715 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel surged 11.3 cents to $3.715, the biggest single gain in nearly 1陆 years, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 20.

January 21, 2025

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