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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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Buttigieg Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Bill

More than a year after a train derailment in Ohio captured mainstream attention, the nation’s top transportation officer again called on Congress to advance a freight safety bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2024
Government, Technology, Autonomous

California Legislators Seek to Override Veto of AV Bills

California legislators have reintroduced a pair of bills regulating autonomous trucks to potentially override a veto in September by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Continues Downward Push

The national average diesel price continued to go lower, dropping 4.5 cents to reach $3.947 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 29.

May 1, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, For-Hire

Safety, HR Professionals Connect at ATA Conference

PHOENIX — More than 450 professionals came together to identify ways to improve the trucking industry at ATA's Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
May 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, For-Hire

Pitt Ohio Executive Targets EV Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — Ensuring electric commercial vehicles have reliable access to charging infrastructure remains a persistent challenge, a trucking executive recently told policymakers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Private, TCA

Performance Food Group Takes Electric Plunge

Performance Food Group has seven electric trucks, supported by an array of charging stations, an upcoming installation of solar panels and a fleet of all-electric refrigerated trailers.

Luis Melecio-Zambrano | The Mercury News
May 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Poised to Finalize New EV Tax Credit Rules

The U.S. Treasury Department will unveil the final version of new rules limiting a popular tax credit for electric car buyers as soon as May 3.

May 1, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Containership Hit Far in Arabian Sea; Houthis Claim Attack

JERUSALEM — A containership came under attack by a drone in the far reaches of the Arabian Sea, corresponding with a claim by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they assaulted the ship there.

Jon Gambrell | Associated Press
April 30, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

New Montana I-90 Rest Area Adds 35 Truck Parking Spots

Montana is progressing on plans to provide more truck parking along its busiest freight route on Interstate 90.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 30, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Denies Florida’s CDL Skills Test Petition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has told a Florida licensing agency that CDL applicants cannot continue taking a skills test after failing the pre-trip inspection.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 30, 2024