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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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ATA Donation to Army Museum Shows Industry鈥檚 Commitment to Military, Spear Says

The trucking industry is lending its support to the new National Museum of the United States Army.

January 14, 2021
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NHTSA Eyes Exemptions From Some Safety Rules for Self-Driving Cars

President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration is starting to update federal motor vehicle safety standards to exempt self-driving cars from crashworthiness standards that are applied to cars operated by humans, a move questioned by safety advocates.

January 14, 2021
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Surging Shipping Rates Pose New Headwind for Global Economy

Shocks to supply chains are engulfing a wider swath of the global economy as the pandemic rages on, threatening to stifle Asia鈥檚 trade-led recovery just as soaring freight rates make it harder for businesses to weather another year like 2020.

January 14, 2021
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US Jobless Claims Jump by Most Since March, Approach 1 Million

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits surged last week by the most since late March, pointing to persistent labor market pain as coronavirus infections continue to soar and potentially adding to momentum for a larger federal stimulus plan.

January 14, 2021
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DB Schenker Halts Deliveries to UK Due to Brexit Trouble

DB Schenker, a major logistics company owned by German rail giant Deutsche Bahn AG, suspended deliveries to the U.K. due to 鈥渟ignificant鈥 problems caused by post-Brexit red tape.

January 14, 2021
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鈥楴o Excuse for Failure鈥 on Infrastructure Policy, US Chamber Leader Says

Approving comprehensive legislation aimed at upgrading the country鈥檚 infrastructure systems is a way for the incoming Biden administration to stimulate an economy hard-hit by the pandemic, the leader of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

January 13, 2021
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FMCSA Names Members of Its MCSAC Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 13 announced this year鈥檚 members for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, which includes a record number of women as well as its first female vice chair.

January 13, 2021
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EPA Readies Biofuel Waivers, Delays for Trump鈥檚 Final Days

The Trump administration is expected to exempt some oil refineries from 2019 mandates to use renewable fuel as it readies possible last-minute moves on U.S. biofuel policy.

January 13, 2021
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Schumer Asks Biden to Push for More Than $1.3 Trillion Stimulus

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has pressed President-elect Joe Biden to propose more than $1.3 trillion in spending for his initial round of COVID-19 relief, according to a person familiar with the matter.

January 13, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccine Key to Restoring Economic Stability, Experts Say

The incoming Biden administration faces a U.S. economy that appears to be slowing as COVID-19 cases surge.

January 13, 2021

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