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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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EU Investigates German Carmakers for Possible Collusion

BRUSSELS 鈥 European Union regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into whether automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

Savannah Port Extends Volume Growth

If there is one word that describes Georgia ports in 2018 it is 鈥済rowth,鈥 with another record-breaking month in the books.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Tesla Is Target of Criminal Investigation

Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the Justice Department over public statements made by the company and CEO Elon Musk, according to two people familiar with the matter. The criminal probe is running alongside a previously reported civil inquiry by securities regulators.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

PennDOT Pilot Reaches More Small Businesses

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a new state Department of Transportation pilot program geared toward small businesses.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

FedEx Downplays US-China Trade Spat鈥檚 Impact on Its Business

DALLAS 鈥 Shortly before the Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs against Chinese goods, FedEx Corp. leaders tried to assure investors Sept. 17 that a widening trade war will have little direct effect on the company.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trucking, Logistics Firms Assess Florence-Related Relief Needs

In response to Florence, which has claimed at least 32 lives, trucking companies and logistics groups are fielding requests for supplies and mapping out routes to deliver aid.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Drops Exemption Process for Insulin-Treated Diabetic Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that will allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable diabetes are qualified to drive, eliminating a requirement that the drivers seek an exemption from the agency before being allowed to get behind the wheel.

September 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Strong Growth Expected in EV Charging Stations

Electric vehicle charging continues to surge, a move that will only hasten the adoption of electric cars and other vehicles such as commercial trucks. ChargePoint, which manages a network of EV charging locations worldwide, has pledged to build out 2陆 million public charging ports by 2025, with roughly half of those in North America and half in Europe.

September 18, 2018
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Two California Ports Get Millions to Reduce Air Pollution

The California Air Resources Board is awarding two grants topping $90 million to the nation鈥檚 two busiest ports 鈥 Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, respectively 鈥 to develop a Zero Emission and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities project.

September 18, 2018
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China Looks Unlikely to Give In After US Tariff Hike

BEIJING 鈥 China unveiled a slew of changes under mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over technology.

September 18, 2018