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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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FMCSA to Host Autonomous Vehicles Listening Session July 12

The country’s top trucking regulator wants to hear what you have to say about autonomous vehicles.

July 10, 2018
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Port of San Diego Lands Large Liner Contract

The Port of San Diego has landed its biggest maritime contract in years with a European company that will transport steel and other goods through the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

July 10, 2018
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British Columbia Truckers Gain Expanded Use of Wide-Base Single Tires

British Columbia has amended its regulations to allow fleets to use certain wide-base single tires with heavier axle loads, which furthers tire-harmonization efforts across Canada and revises a long-standing provincial policy that restricted the tire’s use.

July 10, 2018
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North Carolina Insurance Risk Pool Halves Surcharge

In an effort to soften the blow of a surcharge tacked onto insurance policies for North Carolina truckers, officials with the state’s insurance risk pool have cut in half the surcharge that will plug a $96 million shortfall in the agency’s balance sheet.

July 10, 2018
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Trump-Ordered Talks on Future of Fuel Economy in California Stuck in Neutral

Talks between the U.S. and California on auto emissions standards have made little progress since President Donald Trump told his agencies to pursue a deal, according to a top state official, who’s holding out hope that the Environmental Protection Agency will get more involved.

July 9, 2018
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Limit of 300 Gliders Per Small Manufacturer Suspended, EPA Says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has suspended through the end of 2019 a cap on the number of glider kits that a single builder may produce, the agency told Transport Topics July 9.

July 9, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 9: Get Lyft’ed

More than a flashy, pill-shaped light to be placed on the dashboard, it’s a tool to further advance the transportation sector’s culture of safety. We’re talking, of course, about the Lyft Amp. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 9, 2018
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Port Authorities of Georgia, South Carolina Partner to Tackle Chassis Shortage

The Georgia and South Carolina port authorities are teaming up to ensure that cargo continues to move in the region.

July 9, 2018
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Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Announces $600 Million for Road Projects

Nebraska will invest $600 million in transportation-related projects, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced July 6.

July 9, 2018
Government

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Creates Two Infrastructure Councils

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legislation creating two councils dedicated solely to infrastructure management.

July 9, 2018