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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.

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ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index Slips in March

American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index in March declined 2.3% after decreasing 1.5% in February.

April 23, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Alphabet’s Drone Delivery Business Cleared for Takeoff by FAA

An offshoot of Alphabet Inc.’s Google has become the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important step that gives it the legal authority to begin dropping products to actual customers.

April 23, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

New-°®¶ą´«Ă˝ Sales Rise to 16-Month High

Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in March to a 16-month high, with a third straight increase that reflects a boost from lower borrowing costs.

April 23, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Federal BUILD Grants Application Opportunity Announced

Federal infrastructure grants designed to facilitate big-ticket projects nationwide are back in the spotlight.

April 23, 2019
Government

Speed Limit Increases Responsible for Thousands of Extra Roadway Fatalities, Study Finds

A new study of maximum speed limit increases on U.S. roadways from 1993-2017 has concluded that more than 36,000 lives could have been spared if states had not increased their maximum speed limits over the 25-year period.

April 23, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Jumps 2.9¢ a Gallon to $3.147

The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.9 cents to $3.147 a gallon, and crude oil prices pushed past $65 a barrel to post a six-month high, the Department of Energy reported April 22.

April 22, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Receives HOS Exemption Requests From Fireworks Groups

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has received separate exemption requests from Extreme Logistics and the American Pyrotechnics Association regarding certain hours-of-service rules.

April 19, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Minnesota’s Hands-Free Law Aims to Promote Truck, Car Safety

Minnesota’s recent law banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving will improve safety for motorists and truckers alike, according to Minnesota Trucking Association President John Hausladen.

April 19, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Carlos Ghosn to Be Indicted on New Charges April 22, NHK Says

Carlos Ghosn will be indicted on a fresh round of charges April 22 as Japanese prosecutors pursue their case against the former chairman of Nissan Motor Co., broadcaster NHK reported April 19.

April 19, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Anthony Foxx, Andrew Wheeler, Shoshana Lew to Participate in Infrastructure Week 2019

Not to be confused with the occasional White House announcement of an “infrastructure week,” the actual Infrastructure Week is scheduled for May 13-20, with events in Washington and throughout the country.

April 19, 2019