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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, Equipment, Safety

Appeals Court Denies Review of HOS Shorthaul, Driver Break Requirements

A challenge to certain federal hours-of-service regulations filed by the Teamsters Union and three nonprofits will not be reviewed by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
August 1, 2022

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Government, Business, Safety

The Future of Freight Transportation in Ports, Policy, and Pilot Programs

With the U.S. experiencing a 40-year high on both inflation and fuel prices, the freight transportation industry has much to contend with in addition to persistent supply chain challenges. How much of an impact will state policies like AB 5 have on the industry? Register now to hear ATA President Chris Spear address these concerns and more on Aug. 11.

August 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds

Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 1, 2022
Government, Technology, Safety

Bridge Slide in Utah Involved Technical Savvy — and Dish Soap

Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 1, 2022
Government, Business

Manufacturing Expands at Slowest Pace in Two Years

U.S. manufacturing activity continued to cool in July as more factories dialed back production in the face of shrinking orders and rising inventories.

Jordan Yadoo | Bloomberg News
August 1, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Buttigieg Praises West’s Green Energy Potential

Motorists taking advantage of electric vehicle tax breaks contained in a $739 billion Senate bill introduced this week will be well-served by existing and planned infrastructure in the West, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 29.

Kip Hill | The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
July 29, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

CP Announces Q2 Earnings, Moves Forward With Efforts to Acquire KCS

Canadian Pacific Railway posted a drop in net income but an increase in revenue for the second quarter, as it confronts renewed opposition to its planned acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railroad.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 29, 2022
Government, Business

Key Inflation Gauge Reaches 6.8% as Prices Keep Surging

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.8% in June from a year ago, the biggest increase in four decades, and leaving Americans with no relief from surging costs.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
July 29, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Congress Approves Semiconductor, Supply Chain Bill

Legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing while improving freight access along the nation’s supply chains was sent to President Joe Biden’s desk July 28.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 28, 2022
Government

USDOT Outlines Infrastructure Funding Availability

Federal funds to enhance safety and connectivity across the country’s mobility networks will become available over the next few months to help state agencies make improvements to freight corridors, and also propel adoption of new technologies throughout the transportation landscape.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 28, 2022