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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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Truck Parking, Freight Policies Included in House Highway Bill

A multiyear highway policy bill recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives would fund a comprehensive truck parking initiative, and pave the way for the adoption of other freight-centric programs.

July 6, 2021
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Rises 3.1垄 to $3.331 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose 3.1 cents to $3.331 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 5.

July 6, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

California Transportation Commission Invests $1.18 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $1.18 billion for infrastructure projects throughout the state.

July 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biden Administration 鈥楨ncouraged鈥 by Ongoing OPEC Talks

Biden administration officials are 鈥渆ncouraged鈥 by ongoing OPEC talks and have spoken with officials in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in hopes of reaching an agreement to stem the rise in crude prices, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

July 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Bipartisan House Group Backs Biden-Senate Infrastructure Deal

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on July 6 publicly endorsed President Joe Biden鈥檚 $579 billion infrastructure deal with a group of Republican and Democratic senators, giving the compromise fresh momentum at the start of a crucial month for the administration鈥檚 agenda.

July 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Ever Given Saga Nears End, Ship Poised to Leave Suez Canal

A giant containership that had blocked Egypt鈥檚 Suez Canal for nearly a week earlier this year will be released on July 7 following an agreement between authorities and the vessel鈥檚 owners, the canal operator said July 4.

July 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Industry, Regulators Target Higher Adoption Rates for Onboard Safety Technologies

Can a concerted outreach campaign convince more motor carriers to voluntarily embrace proven safety technologies, or will it take a potential regulatory mandate to drive adoption rates?

July 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Kentucky Directs $2.5 Million to Freight Rail Projects

In an effort to boost multimodal freight transportation, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2.5 million in awards to improve at-grade rail crossings.

July 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Couple Get 4 Years in Prison for 2015 Staged Truck Accident

A married couple from New Orleans have been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for their role in a 2015 staged accident with a tractor-trailer.

July 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trade Deficit Increased to Second Biggest on Record in May

The U.S. trade gap widened in May to the second-largest on record as imports increased faster than exports.

July 2, 2021

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