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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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Georgia DOT Wins Transportation Management and Operations Award

The Georgia Department of Transportation was named the overall winner of the National Operations Center of Excellence鈥檚 transportation systems management and operations awards.

September 25, 2020
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FAA Chief to Fly 737 Max on Sept. 30 as Agency Approval Nears

The top U.S. aviation regulator plans to test fly Boeing Co.鈥檚 grounded 737 Max on Sept. 30 in an attempt to show an antsy public that proposed fixes will be safe, according to a person familiar with the plans.

September 25, 2020
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FMCSA Denies Pronto.ai鈥檚 HOS Exemption Request

FMCSA has denied an application from Pronto .ai requesting an exemption from the 11-hour driving limit and the 14-hour driving window in the hours-of-service requirements.

September 25, 2020
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Oil Dips in Wake of Renewed Concerns Over Virus Surge

Oil fell amid growing concerns that another wave of the coronavirus pandemic will lead to tighter lockdown measures and further stifle crude demand.

September 25, 2020
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Boeing鈥檚 Year-End Goal for 737 Max Return Gets Boost in Europe

Boeing Co.鈥檚 push to return the grounded 737 Max jet to the skies by year鈥檚 end got a boost from European regulators, who said they expect to sign off on their safety review by November.

September 25, 2020
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Amazon鈥檚 Drone Delivery Fleet Hits Milestone With FAA Clearance

Amazon颅.com took a leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a few companies certified by the U.S. government to operate as a drone airline.

September 25, 2020
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DOE Grant Supports Traffic Optimization, Fuel Consumption Research

The Department of Energy has awarded a group of partners representing three universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., a grant to research traffic control system optimization with an aim to reduce emissions.

September 25, 2020
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Senate Republicans Unveil Airlines Relief Bill

Legislation that would provide nearly $30 billion for airlines, including cargo air carriers, to address concerns related to the pandemic was recently unveiled by top Senate Republicans.

September 25, 2020
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Mack Delivers LR Electric Refuse Truck to NYC

Mack Trucks announced it has delivered its heavy-duty LR Electric demonstration model to the New York City Department of Sanitation, which will put it through rigorous, real-world trials collecting refuse.

September 25, 2020
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FMCSA Denies Ohio Safety Agency鈥檚 Petition for Veteran Driver Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied the Ohio Department of Public Safety鈥檚 request for an exemption to modify the mandatory skills test requirements for drivers with military experience.

September 25, 2020

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