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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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House Fiscal 2025 Bill Allocates $200 Million for Truck Parking

WASHINGTON — A fiscal 2025 House committee-approved transportation funding bill would dedicate $200 million for expanding parking availability for the nation’s truck drivers.

July 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Divided Final Report Issued on Side Underride Protection

Two trucking industry trade groups are criticizing a report issued by members of a specially appointed federal committee on trailer side underride protection as lacking in true consensus.

July 11, 2024
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Global Oil Demand Growth Slows Further as China Cools

Global oil demand growth slowed to its weakest in more than a year last quarter as the post-pandemic rebound in China fades, the International Energy Agency said.

July 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo, Cummins, ZF Win Electric Truck Manufacturing Grants

The Biden administration is set to award Volvo Group, Accelera by Cummins and ZF North America a combined $441 million in grants to upgrade manufacturing facilities.

July 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Vitol, SK Settle California Fuel Rigging Probe for $50M

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state reached a settlement with Vitol and SK Energy Americas after it alleged the firms acted together to manipulate local gasoline markets.

July 10, 2024
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Senate Republicans Push Back on Overtime Rule

Efforts to chip away at acting Secretary Julie Su’s agenda at the Department of Labor remain a priority for congressional Republicans.

July 10, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Construction Begins on Truck Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant

Construction of Amplify Cell Technologies’ battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Miss., has begun, the joint venture among Accelera, Daimler Trucks and Paccar said.

July 10, 2024
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg Promotes Truck Parking

WASHINGTON — Following a hearing with House lawmakers, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said enhancing parking availability for commercial vehicles remains central to his department’s agenda.

July 10, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC Data Shows Oil-Cut Laggards Still Exceeding Limits

Key OPEC+ nations Iraq, Kazakhstan and Russia continue to pump above output limits intended to shore up global oil prices, the group’s data showed.

July 10, 2024
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Kroger, Albertsons Unveil Stores to Be Divested Before Trial

Kroger Co. released the full list of stores, distribution centers and plants it plans to divest to secure regulatory approval for the proposed merger with Albertsons Cos.

July 9, 2024