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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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Ports of L.A., Long Beach Join Bid to Be Hydrogen Fuel Hub

The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports want to be part of a statewide clean hydrogen hub, through which they would get funding聽to test usage of the fuel to power trucking and terminal equipment.

March 17, 2023
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Biden Adviser Says US Won鈥檛 Rush to Fill Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. is committed to replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but won鈥檛 rush to do so despite the recent decline in oil prices, Biden administration adviser Amos Hochstein said.

March 17, 2023
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Premium Gasoline Is Getting More Expensive at the Pump

The premium paid by聽drivers of luxury cars and large SUVs over regular fuel is increasing due to a number of industry factors, including environmental regulations and refining capacity.

March 17, 2023
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House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Moving Privacy

Legislation meant to safeguard certain identifiable information of individuals moving internationally was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 16, 2023
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House GOP Unveils Energy Package

Federal energy and permitting policies prioritized by House Republican leaders were formally introduced in the form of a comprehensive legislative package.

March 16, 2023
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ATA Expresses Concern Over Labor Secretary Nominee Julie Su

In a letter to Senate leaders, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear expressed concern about the track record that Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su would bring to the job.

March 16, 2023
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California Regulators Could Decide Oil Profits Penalty

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said March 15 he wants state regulators to decide whether to impose the nation鈥檚 first penalty on oil companies for price gouging.

March 16, 2023
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Kansas City Southern鈥檚 Sale to Canadian Pacific Approved

The Surface Transportation Board approved the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad in the nation鈥檚 first major rail merger since 1998.

March 15, 2023
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Business Continuity Experts Urge Vigilance, Planning

Two business continuity experts say keeping the supply chain moving is why fleet owners and managers need to have in place plans to keep operating in the event of an emergency.

March 15, 2023
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Tesla Owners Sue Company Over Monopolizing Parts and Repairs

Tesla was sued by customers who claim they鈥檝e had to pay exorbitant prices and endure long waits for repairs due to Tesla鈥檚 monopolization of replacement parts and maintenance services.

March 15, 2023

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