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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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Texas Law That Limits Ship Size at Port Houston Attracts Federal Scrutiny

A Texas law that restricts the size of ships that can operate within the Houston Shipping Channel and, because of that, call on Port Houston is generating controversy within the port and shipping community.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Japan Charges Two Americans With Helping Ghosn Escape

TOKYO 鈥 Japanese prosecutors charged two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, March 22 in the escape of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn to Lebanon, while he was out on bail.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentSafety

Mississippi DOT鈥檚 Kim Thurman Wins AASHTO Award

Kim Thurman, environmental director for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, has been recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for 25 years of service.

March 22, 2021
Government

A Year Later: ATA President Spear Reflects on Pandemic

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear looks back on the industry's response during the early days of COVID-19. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 22, 2021
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A Year of Pandemic: Ports Battled COVID in 2020, and now Freight Crunch in 2021

American Association of Port Authorities CEO Chris Connor told Transport Topics the biggest takeaway from the coronavirus pandemic is the essential nature of ports.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

A Year of Pandemic: Technology Key to States' Response

Victoria Sheehan, president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, said technology made an important difference in state transportation departments鈥 pandemic operations.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Buttigieg to Speak Before House Transportation Panel March 25

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to appear before the U.S. House transportation panel March 25.

March 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Buttigieg Says Biden Plan Will Usher In New Transportation Era

WASHINGTON 鈥 An infrastructure plan expected soon from President Joe Biden will offer a 鈥渙nce in a century鈥 opportunity to remake transportation in the United States, where cars and highways are no longer king, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said March 18.

March 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New Jersey DOT Announces $30.1 Million for Local Freight Improvements

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced $30.1 million has been awarded to counties and municipalities for projects meant to facilitate the safe movement of heavy truck traffic.

March 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Begins Large-Truck Crash Causal Factors Study

Federal trucking regulators are progressing on plans for a $30 million Large-Truck Crash Causal Factors study intended to gather new critical information and data in an effort to reduce crashes nationwide.

March 18, 2021

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