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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

In Georgia: Tom Graves, Running Unopposed: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Georgia's 14th District U.S. House race, where incumbent Republican Tom Graves is running unopposed.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2014

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Transport Topics has partnered with Spoken Layer to make one-minute daily briefings available on all your smart devices. Simply say “Alexa, play Transport Topics” or “Okay Google, talk to Transport Topics” to get the day’s biggest trucking headlines.

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In Colorado, Mike Coffman vs. Andrew Romanoff: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Colorado's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2014
Government

In Nebraska, Lee Terry vs. Brad Ashford: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Nebraska's 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Lee Terry and Democratic challenger Brad Ashford.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2014
Government

In Texas, Beto O’Rourke vs. Corey Roen: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Texas' 16th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Beto O’Rourke and Republican challenger Corey Roen.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 28, 2014
Government

In Virginia, Scott Rigell vs. Suzanne Patrick: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Virginia’s 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Scott Rigell and Democratic challenger Suzanne Patrick.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 28, 2014
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Rose to Seven-Year High in October

Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October to a seven-year high as gasoline prices dropped and the job market improved.

October 28, 2014
Government

In Texas, Blake Farenthold vs. Wesley Reed: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Texas' 27th District race between incumbent Republican Blake Farenthold and Democratic challenger Wesley Reed.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 28, 2014
Government

FMCSA Committees OK Recommendations to Monitor Drivers' Legal Drug Use

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advisory committee and medical review board on Oct. 27 approved a slate of recommendations designed to help medical examiners better evaluate the effect of truck drivers’ legal use of stimulants, depressants and opioids.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2014
Government

FMCSA Plans to Test Impact of Split Sleep Breaks on Fatigue

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to conduct a 90-day on-highway pilot program that will evaluate if split sleeper berth breaks will affect truck driver fatigue, a top agency official said Oct. 27.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2014
Government

In Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Maryland's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat John Delaney and Republican challenger Dan Bongino.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2014