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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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Wreaths Across America Recognizes Bennett Family of Cos.

The Bennett Family of Cos. was recognized by Wreaths Across America as the sixth recipient of its annual James Prout Spirit of Giving Award.

September 24, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Biden: Budget Talks Have Hit 鈥楽talemate鈥

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden said Sept. 24 that talks over his $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan have hit a 鈥渟talemate鈥 in Congress as he made the case for his expansive effort to recast the nation鈥檚 tax and spending programs and make what he sees as sweeping, overdue investments.

September 24, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Pittsburgh Unveils Long-Term Transportation Blueprint

Picture Pittsburgh 50 years from now with these transportation changes: a terminal in a central location to handle a hyperloop system, vehicles for vertical takeoffs and landings, and high-speed trains; aerial trams linking neighborhoods; and new bridges crossing the Monongahela River at Hazelwood for motorized vehicles and at the former Wabash rail bridge piers for bikes and pedestrians.

September 24, 2021
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UK Scrambles for Truckers Amid Supply Woes

The U.K. is short tens of thousands of drivers, as factors including Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic converge to create a supply chain crunch.

September 24, 2021
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Port of Houston Fended Off Hacking Attempt

The Port of Houston issued a statement Sept. 23 saying it had successfully defended against an attempted hack in August and 鈥渘o operational data or systems were impacted.鈥

September 24, 2021
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Mack Defense Delivers Heavy Dump Trucks to US Army

ALLENTOWN, Pa. 鈥 Mack Defense officially delivered to the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve the first M917A3 heavy dump trucks during a tented ceremony Sept. 23.

September 23, 2021
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Short-Term Extensions Possible for Highway Law, Government Funding

WASHINGTON 鈥 With less than a week before the nation鈥檚 premier highway law expires and funding for most of the federal government comes to a halt, Congress is likely to adopt short-term legislative extensions.

September 23, 2021
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FMCSA Nominee Meera Joshi Promotes Autonomous Tech鈥檚 Safety Potential

WASHINGTON 鈥 Autonomous technology meant to enhance freight connectivity could transform the country鈥檚 commercial landscape and improve safety, President Joe Biden鈥檚 nominee to oversee trucking regulations told a U.S. Senate panel Sept. 22.

September 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

New California Law Protects Warehouse Workers鈥 Breaks

California on Sept. 23 became the first state to bar mega-retailers from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas that interfere with bathroom and rest breaks under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

September 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Retailers Face Challenges Installing Electric Vehicle Chargers

Retail fuel outlets such as truck stops and gas stations say they are seriously weighing investment in electric vehicle chargers, but face such challenges as customer 鈥渞ange anxiety,鈥 high utility charges for electricity and political policy uncertainties.

September 22, 2021

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