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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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White House, Senate Strike Deal on $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

The Trump administration struck a deal with Senate Democrats and Republicans on an historic rescue package with more than $2 trillion in spending and tax breaks to bolster the hobbled U.S. economy and fund a nationwide effort to stem the coronavirus.

March 25, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

ATA, Fuel Marketers Seek EPA Waiver of Summer Fuels Requirements

Concerned over potential fuel shortages, American Trucking Associations and several other fuel marketing associations have sent letters to the Environmental Protection Agency seeking a waiver of summer gasoline sale requirements.

March 24, 2020
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Dow Has Best Day Since 1933 as Congress Nears Deal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal March 24 to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Experts Offer Best Practices for Coronavirus Response

Transportation and emergency management professionals recently stressed the importance of organization and communication as agencies respond to the coronavirus.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Tesla Asked by N.Y. Assemblyman to Make Ventilators in State

A New York assemblyman has asked Elon Musk to make ventilators at Tesla Inc.鈥檚 state-subsidized solar factory, which may be unable to meet hiring goals because of a shutdown order.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

$2.2 Trillion Stimulus Plan Aids Small Businesses, Families

The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan advanced by Congress will target aspects of the supply chain and commercial transportation networks that are struggling after the coronavirus pandemic crippled much of the country鈥檚 economy.

March 24, 2020
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FMCSA Grants Limited Exemptions for Expired CDLs, Medical Cards

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 24 issued a formal notice that it will not take enforcement action for certain expired commercial driver licenses, learner permits and medical certifications through June 30.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentBreaking News

Tonnage Up 2.6% in February

Truck tonnage in February rose 2.6% when compared with year-ago levels, according to American Trucking Associations.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTCA

FAA Eyes Places to Park Planes

The Federal Aviation Administration wants to know how much room the St. Louis Regional Airport has to park planes.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

CVSA Offers Coronavirus Guidance to Roadside Inspectors, Drivers

From decontamination of their uniforms daily to keeping their distance from truck cabs and drivers, roadside inspectors face increasingly challenging conditions in keeping the nation鈥檚 highways safe in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

March 24, 2020

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