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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.

GovernmentFuel

Average Diesel Price Declines for 10th Straight Week

The U.S. national average diesel price dropped for the 10th straight week, 2.9 cents to $3.526 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 16.

September 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Camrett Logistics Invests $575K in Virginia Warehouse

The expansion is part of Camrett’s broader growth in Southwest Virginia, where it has been operating since 1995.

September 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

House Passes GOP-Led Electric Vehicle Bill

The recent passage of legislation specific to EVs in the House is the latest effort from congressional Republicans pushing back on the Biden administration’s transportation agenda.

September 13, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Decision on US Steel Deal May Come After Election

United States Steel Corp. surged the most this year after The Washington Post reported that President Joe Biden wouldn’t immediately move to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s takeover bid.

September 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire

WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, NTSB said Sept. 12.

September 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Loose Electrical Cable Found on Ship That Hit Key Bridge

BALTIMORE — Investigators working to pinpoint the cause of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali.

September 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US Agency Finalizes China Tariffs Biden Announced in May

The office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Sept. 13 formally approved tariff increases on billions of dollars in Chinese goods, paving the way for them to go into effect in two weeks.

September 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Automakers Urge EU to Delay Stricter Emissions Mandates

The European Union should use emergency regulation to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers, according to a draft proposition from the industry lobby seen by Bloomberg.

September 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Presidential Candidates Emphasize Energy Policies

The two major presidential candidates outlined divergent viewpoints for the future of the nation’s energy sector during their first debate on Sept. 10.

September 12, 2024
Government

Congressional Leaders Work to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown

Congressional leaders kicked off negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown.

September 12, 2024