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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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Payrolls, Wages Cool While Unemployment Rate Hits 48-Year Low

While unemployment fell more than forecast in September to 3.7%, the lowest since December 1969, average hourly earnings climbed 2.8% from a year earlier, slowing as projected from a 2.9% advance the prior month.

October 5, 2018
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Record Imports Push US Trade Gap to $53.2 Billion in August

WASHINGTON — Record imports drove the U.S. trade deficit up for the third straight month in August.

October 5, 2018
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Wisconsin to Act on Federal Rule Waiving Permit Tests for Veterans

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will act upon the recent federal rule that allows state driver’s licensing agencies to waive the requirement of the commercial learner’s permit for individuals who worked in a military position that required operating a truck within the last year.

October 5, 2018
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Sam Graves, Jeff Denham Pursue House Transportation Panel’s Gavel in 2019

WASHINGTON — Should Republicans retain control of the House after the midterm elections, they’ll have a choice between Sam Graves and Jeff Denham — two men with differing styles — to lead the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

October 5, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuelEditorial

Editorial: Continuing to Do Business

Keeping trade moving among the United States, Mexico and Canada helps keep the wheels turning for U.S.-based operations.

October 4, 2018
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California May Make a Formal Counter to Trump on Car, Truck Emissions

California is considering a formal, public counter-proposal to President Donald Trump’s proposed rollback of fuel and pollution requirements for cars and trucks.

October 4, 2018
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Trucking Welcomes Trade Agreement With Canada

The trucking industry expressed support and relief that Canada has agreed to a new trade deal with the United States and Mexico which, if approved by Congress, will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.

October 4, 2018
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Elaine Chao Releases Updated DOT Autonomous Vehicle Guidelines

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Oct. 4 unveiled AV 3.0, the agency’s policy update of autonomous vehicle technology guidelines.

October 4, 2018
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Cost of Operating a Truck Up 6% to $1.69 Per Mile, ATRI Report Says

The cost of operating a truck averaged $1.69 per mile, a 6% increase in 2017 according to a report released Oct. 2 by the American Transportation Research Institute.

October 4, 2018
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NHTSA Reports Spike in Large-Truck Occupant Fatalities

Department of Transportation officials centered on an optimistic but guarded message Oct. 3: Roadway fatalities were down 2% year-over-year in 2017, but that did not necessarily indicate an across-the-board trend.

October 4, 2018