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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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New Truck Lanes Opened at Calexico Border With Mexico

Two new northbound truck lanes opened Nov. 15 at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry, where 453,000 commercial trucks cross into the U.S. from Mexico each year.

November 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

California Gas Prices Dip Below $5 for First Time Since July

California pump prices fell below $5 a gallon for the first time since July, following national levels lower but still the highest in the country.

November 20, 2023
Government

Speaker Pledges Republican Unity Amid Budget Negotiations

Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House Republican caucus would unite during government funding negotiations with senators.

November 20, 2023
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Illinois Governor Seeking $1 Billion EPA Clean Energy Bid

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going after every federal dollar to turn the state into a hub for new technologies, intensifying a battle among states for trillions in federal funds.

November 20, 2023
GovernmentSafety

Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel

A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.

November 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Lawyers Argue Trevor Milton Shouldn’t Face Prison for Fraud

NEW YORK — Lawyers for Trevor Milton, the founder of truck maker Nikola Corp., say he should not face incarceration.

November 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Ford, Stellantis Finalize Strike-Ending UAW Contracts

The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis that will raise pay across the industry and help reshape the auto business.

November 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

New FMCSA Rule Targets Fraudulent Brokerage Operations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is amending its complex regulation pertaining to financial responsibility requirements for brokers of property and freight forwarders.

November 16, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Conair to Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center

Maryland officials have welcomed plans for the state’s largest single distribution center in a 2.1 million-square-foot facility by Conair providing access to mid-Atlantic freight hubs.

November 16, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Ohio Establishes $3 Million Tax Credit Program for CDL Training

Ohio is offering a new $3 million tax credit program to help companies offset costs for providing commercial driver license training to their employees.

November 16, 2023

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