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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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Economy: ATA's Bob Costello Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.聽

October 23, 2024
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Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina

The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.

October 23, 2024
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Perspective: Trucking Comes Through in Times of Need

In the worst moments, truckers are among the first to arrive, bringing lifesaving medication, water and food, writes new American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger.

October 23, 2024
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American Tire Seeks Bankruptcy After Deal With Lenders

American Tire Distributors, which sought bankruptcy protection in 2018 after the defection of two major manufacturers, has filed for Chapter 11 again as it considers a sale process to cut debt.

October 23, 2024
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FAA Issues Rule That Moves Air Taxis Closer to Takeoff

Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Oct. 22 by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.

October 23, 2024
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Carriers Feel Insurance Premium Pinch as Cargo Theft Climbs

When it comes to cargo theft, thieves can 鈥 and do 鈥 steal anything.聽 As more cargo goes missing, insurance premiums for policies to cover the losses start edging higher.

October 22, 2024
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Colorado OKs Tax Relief for Hurricane-Affected Residents

鈥淭ax deadlines should be the last thing that families impacted by these natural disasters are worried about,鈥 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said.

October 22, 2024
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West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade

The goal is for the state to use technology to lower weather-related vehicle crashes in West Virginia by warning drivers with real-time alerts about dangerous roadway conditions.

October 22, 2024
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FHWA Grants $10M to Virginia for Post-Hurricane Road Fixes

FHWA issued a $10 million emergency relief grant to Virginia on Oct. 18 to immediately pay for road repairs, especially a key freight corridor, damaged by Hurricane Helene.

October 22, 2024
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Litigants Allege EPA Cannot Legally Mandate Electric Trucks

EPA lacks legal authority to mandate electric vehicles, according to a court brief filed by a coalition of 24 states and various economic interests seeking federal appellate court review.

October 22, 2024