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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, Technology, Equipment, Safety

White House Adviser Addresses Fleets’ Need for Cybersecurity

CLEVELAND — White House official Stephen Viña stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity Oct. 28 even as carriers adapt to an unknown technological future.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

PennDOT Approves Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles in State

There are now rules of the road for self-driving vehicles in Pennsylvania.

Bob Kalinowski | The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Prices Fall on Weak Global Demand

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden to Announce $3B to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Ports

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $3 billion to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

US Finalizes China Investment Restrictions on Key Tech

The rules, which come after more than a year of deliberation, ban some investments into those industries and require the U.S. government to be notified about others.

Mackenzie Hawkins | Bloomberg News
October 28, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Nudges Up 2¢ to $3.573 a Gallon

The U.S. average diesel price edged up 2 cents, reaching $3.573 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
Government, Business

Fed Faces Trust Gap in Economic Management, New Data Show

The average level of trust in the Fed’s ability measured 3.2 on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 representing the highest trust. The authors also found a political divide among respondents.

Craig Torres | Bloomberg News
October 28, 2024
Government, Business, TCA

Dockworkers at East Coast Ports to Resume Negotiations

The union representing dockworkers in East Coast ports is set to return to the bargaining table next month, part of an arrangement reached after a three-day strike was suspended Oct. 3.

Lorraine Mirabella | The Baltimore Sun
October 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Hyundai Nexo SUV Recalled Over Potentially Explosive Leak

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered Nexo SUV model in the United States for a fix after safety watchdogs warned of a potentially explosive fuel leak.

dpa | Hamburg, Germany
October 25, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Port of New Orleans Names CEO

Beth Ann Branch of Port of Mobile was chosen as the next CEO of the Port of New Orleans and Public Belt Railroad, putting a former Gulf Coast rival at the helm in New Orleans.

Tony Mcauley | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 25, 2024