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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.

GovernmentSafety

Traffic Fatalities Fall 3.2% in First Half of ’24, NHTSA Says

Early estimates of overall traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 declined by roughly 3.2% compared with the first half of 2023, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC’s Quick Fix Masks Bigger Worry: Too Much Oil Next Year

OPEC+ has staved off an oil surplus this year by deciding to restrain production a little longer. But the temporary fix won’t hold back the supply glut awaiting global markets in 2025.

September 6, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Hiring Rebounds in August in Sign of Slowing Job Market

WASHINGTON — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unemployment rate dipped in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy.

September 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year

For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.

September 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Imposes Sanctions on Two More Vessels Tied to Russian LNG

The U.S. has sanctioned two more vessels along with two related shipping companies in its latest effort to block Russian liquefied natural gas exports from the Arctic.

September 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump Eyes Energy Emergency to Push Gasoline Below $2

A goal of sub-$2 gasoline, last seen during the pandemic shutdown that caused demand to collapse, would be difficult to achieve, since presidents have little control over pump prices.

September 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Buttigieg Announces $1 Billion for Transportation Safety

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced a new wave of funding aimed at improving transportation safety around the country.

September 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

Michigan to Allow Hazardous Transport on Ambassador Bridge

The decision, repealing measures in place since 2014, follows a six-month review of input from the public, law enforcement and first responders.

September 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Military’s $17.9 Billion Moving Contract Off to Slow Start

A $17.9 billion contract to move military members and their families finally took effect this summer. So far, however, just 100 or so local moves have been completed by local moving companies.

September 5, 2024
Government

Congress Returns to Finalize Fiscal 2025 Bills

Members of Congress return to Washington this month tasked with finalizing fiscal 2025 measures designed to avert a government shutdown this fall.

September 5, 2024