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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

US Labor Cooldown May Have Started Earlier Than Thought

U.S. job growth in 2024 through March was likely less robust than initially estimated, which risks fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve is falling behind on interest rate cuts.

Augusta Saraiva | Bloomberg News
August 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan

For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it’s lower than what other manufacturers face.

Alberto Nardelli | Bloomberg News
August 20, 2024
Government, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Slips 1.6¢ to $3.688 a Gallon

The national average diesel price decreased by 1.6 cents, settling at $3.688 per gallon as of Aug. 19, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

August 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Private

Albertsons Sued for Allegedly Copying Startup’s Software

Albertsons Cos. was sued by an e-commerce software maker that claims the grocery chain conducted trials with its product for three years only to steal its trade secrets to build its own system.

Spencer Soper | Bloomberg News
August 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

ATA Names Dan Hilton MSC Executive Director

Dan Hilton, an alumnus of Capitol Hill and trade associations with extensive experience in government and advocacy, is the new executive director of ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
August 19, 2024
Government, Business, Private

Kroger Plans Minimum 7-Tranche Bond Sale for Albertsons Deal

Kroger is poised to sell investment-grade bonds in at least seven parts to help fund its proposed acquisition of Albertsons as antitrust scrutiny continues to hang over the plan.

Emma Sanchez | Bloomberg News
August 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters

Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 19, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Texas Instruments Wins $4.6 Billion in Grants, Loans

Texas Instruments is set to receive $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants and $3 billion in loans, marking the latest major award from a program designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing.

Mackenzie Hawkins | Bloomberg News
August 16, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to be Used in Green Fuels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing for eased tax credit requirements regarding crops used as ingredients in the production of renewable fuels, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Kim Chipman | Bloomberg News
August 16, 2024