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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, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Four New Technologies Added for 2026 Crash Safety Ratings

The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.

November 18, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 3¢ to $3.491 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dropped 3 cents to $3.491 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 18.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Administration Finalizes TSMC’s CHIPS Act Award

The Biden administration has finalized a multibillion-dollar award for TSMC. made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act, marking a major milestone for the program.   

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Manhattan Trucks Face $14.40 Toll as Congestion Plan Begins

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to terminate once he takes office.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Biden Seeks $98 Billion in Hurricane Relief Funding

The administration will send its request to lawmakers on Nov. 18, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Norfolk Southern to Add Board Member in Truce With Ancora

Norfolk Southern announced it will add an independent director to its board as part of a settlement with activist investor Ancora.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business

Nippon Steel Makes Anti-Import Vow to US Steel Workers

Nippon Steel Corp. is promising unionized workers of United States Steel Corp. that it won’t send steel shipments from its overseas mills as part of its commitments to seal a $14.1 billion takeover of the American company.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Trump Considers Revoking EV Tax Credit

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to revoke an up to $7,500 consumer tax credit for plug-in EVs would do more damage to the Detroit Three’s electrification prospects than to Tesla. 

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Gas Prices Below $3 a Gallon in Time for Thanksgiving

U.S. average gasoline prices are set to fall below $3 a gallon, just in time for Thanksgiving, when holiday travel is expected to climb back to pre-pandemic levels.

November 18, 2024