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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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Hurricane Milton Pounds Cities as It Plows Across Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 10 after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. 

October 10, 2024
Government

White House Again Asks Congress for Baltimore Aid

In a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate, the president described Baltimore and areas recently hit hard by severe weather events as being in “urgent need of disaster assistance.”

October 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Due to Steering Glitch

Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.7 million of its popular CR-V and HR-V SUVs and Civic and Acura Integra sedans because they’re at risk of steering trouble while in motion.

October 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.

October 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines

On Sept. 10, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, were sentenced in federal court in Washington, D.C., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.

October 9, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Oil Faces Rockiest Start to a Month Since 2022

Oil prices have seen their most volatile start to a month in almost two years as the spiraling tensions between Iran and Israel spur a bumper bout of volatility.

October 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

'This Is It' as Hurricane Milton Closes In on Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Oct. 9 on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida.

October 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

What to Know About Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threat

Now that Hurricane Milton, a storm more powerful than Helene, is heading straight for the same region, what can residents expect? “Worse. Much worse,” one former FEMA director said.

October 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

EPA to Enforce Warehouse Emission Regulations in California

The EPA’s recent approval of a California law forcing warehouses to reduce emissions or pay mitigation fees tied to truck deliveries now provides stronger enforcement options.

October 8, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Biden Signs Bill Easing Veterans’ Access to CDL Schools

The bill Biden signed into law Oct. 1 seeks to guarantee accredited CDL schools can accommodate veterans at new branches. Previous law had mandated a two-year waiting period.

October 8, 2024