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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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Senate Leader McConnell Looks to Avoid Government Shutdown Before Dec. 7 Deadline

Senate Republicans will look to avoid a partial shutdown of the federal government, the leader of the chamber told reporters on Nov. 14.

November 15, 2018
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CVSA Files 'Friend of the Court' Brief in Chameleon Carrier Case

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has filed a “friend of the court†brief with the Indiana Supreme Court in a “chameleon carrier†case in which an insurance broker is accused of helping the carrier illegally change its name to escape its bad safety record.

November 15, 2018
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Retail Sales Rise Most in Five Months on Autos, Fuel

U.S. retail sales rose in October by the most in five months on purchases of autos, fuel and building materials, rebounding after Hurricane Florence may have depressed demand in September.

November 15, 2018
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Natural Gas Holds Gains After Biggest Jump in Eight Years

Natural gas took a breather after its biggest gain in eight years as forecasts for lingering U.S. cold spurred concern supplies may not be enough to meet winter demand.

November 15, 2018
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WIT Conference Experts Debate Solutions to Turnover, Driver Shortage

FRISCO, Texas — Reliable pay and a variety of hauling options can help retain drivers and attract new ones amid a thinning workforce, according to two industry experts.

November 14, 2018
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Savannah Port Sets All-Time Container Record in October

The Port of Savannah continues to break records with more container cargo moved in October than ever before. Savannah handled 413,800 TEUs in October, the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

November 14, 2018
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Nashville Chosen for Amazon Operations Hub

Amazon will build a $230 million operations hub in Nashville, Tenn., that will house 5,000 employees over the next 10 years.

November 14, 2018
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Inflation Remained Muted in October Despite Solid Economy

U.S. inflation showed little sign of breaking out in October despite strength in the economy and wages, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on its path of gradual interest-rate increases.

November 14, 2018
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Trump Administration to Hold Off on Car Tariffs After Trade Meeting

The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter.

November 14, 2018
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Factories Paying More to Hire and Keep Staff

Most U.S. manufacturers are paying workers more to keep production humming amid a shortage of skilled labor —and it’s working.

November 14, 2018