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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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More Iowa Biodiesel to Flow From $14 Million State Grants

More renewable fuel from Iowa producers could soon be flowing thanks to a funding increase from the state.

May 17, 2024
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Five Key Considerations for Fleet Electrification

Many steps come before, during and after electric vehicle procurement, and that success is dependent on fleet owners doing things differently 鈥 and more quickly 鈥 than their peers.

May 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Idaho Rolling Out $1.2 Million Tire Inspection Sensor System

Tires on commercial vehicles traveling through Idaho鈥檚 ports of entry are under scrutiny with the state transportation department rolling out a $1.2 million system of inspection sensors.

May 17, 2024
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Federal Judge Hears Arguments on NYC Congestion Pricing

NEW YORK 鈥 New York鈥檚 first-in-the-nation plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering much of traffic-choked Manhattan is the focus of a legal battle set to play out in federal court May 17.

May 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Army Corps: Full Port of Baltimore Access Coming This Month

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Port of Baltimore鈥檚 waterways are on track to being fully accessible by the end of this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told members of Congress on May 15.

May 16, 2024
Government

FY25 Transportation Bill on House Agenda

WASHINGTON 鈥 Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2025 will be considered by a House committee next month.

May 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Patent Infringement Probe Opens Against Motive Technologies

The U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to open an investigation into patent infringement allegations by Samsara that Motive Technologies has violated a provision of the Tariff Act.

May 16, 2024
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Long Beach 鈥楾ri-Gen鈥 Ops Start for Toyota Vehicle Facility

Civic officials and business executives on May 2 celebrated the opening of 鈥淭ri-gen,鈥 an energy generation project at the Port of Long Beach.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Bridge From Galveston to Island Closes After Barge Strike

A bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, with a small nearby island was shut down after a barge strike.

May 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFor-Hire

Infrastructure Stakeholders Renew Calls for Funding

WASHINGTON 鈥 Approving legislation that promotes funding for safety programs and supply chain connectivity is atop the priority list for infrastructure stakeholders.

May 15, 2024

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