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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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Scanning Every Vehicle Could Cause Border Backups

A new U.S. law signed Jan. 5 requires every vehicle, truck and freight train that crosses into the United States from Mexico or Canada to be scanned and inspected at ports of entry with X-ray or similar technology.

February 16, 2021
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Snow, Ice May Stall Vaccine Shipments

The U.S. vaccine supply is increasing to 13.5 million doses per week, up from 11 million, but harsh winter weather may slow the pace temporarily.

February 16, 2021
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Electric Aircraft Demand Seen Growing for Deliveries

Electric aircraft such as drones could account for 30% of same-day package deliveries by 2040 as network scale dramatically brings down costs, according to L.E.K. Consulting.

February 16, 2021
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration offering regulatory relief to truckers involved in coronavirus-related assistance efforts.

February 16, 2021
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Infrastructure Initiatives Remain a Top Priority for Congress, White House

Infrastructure and transportation policymakers are in the process of preparing legislation on freight, climate, highways and autonomous vehicles. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 16, 2021
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PennDOT Gets $407.2 Million for Road, Bridge Projects

PennDOT received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program.

February 16, 2021
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Dems to Push Clean Energy Tax Breaks in Infrastructure Plan

House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal unveiled plans to pursue tax breaks for renewable energy as a way to ease the shift away from fossil fuels in President Joe Biden鈥檚 upcoming infrastructure bill.

February 12, 2021
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Amazon Sues N.Y. Attorney General, Claiming Excessive COVID Demands

Amazon .com Inc. is suing the New York State attorney general, arguing that she鈥檚 exceeding her authority in seeking to penalize the company for alleged failures in its pandemic safety protocols and treatment of workers at New York City warehouses.

February 12, 2021
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Biden Team Cool to Preflight Virus Tests Floated by Buttigieg

President Joe Biden鈥檚 administration isn鈥檛 seriously considering an imminent coronavirus testing requirement for domestic U.S. flights, people familiar with the matter said.

February 12, 2021
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces $87 Million in Rail, Port Funding

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the availability of $87 million for port and rail improvements in an effort to enhance the state鈥檚 trade corridors,

February 12, 2021

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