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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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OPEC+ Shifts to Virtual Meeting as Oil Futures Slide

It鈥檚 the third time in a row that the group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia has turned a gathering scheduled for its Vienna headquarters into a virtual session.

November 25, 2024
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Nebraska Sues Truck OEMs Over 鈥楥ollusion鈥 on California Deal

Nebraska's attorney general filed an antitrust suit against four major original equipment manufacturers, alleging they colluded聽 to eliminate choice and raise truck prices.

November 25, 2024
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Tariff Concerns Propel Chinese Exports to Record Heights

China's export growth will accelerate to 7% in the final three months from the same period last year, according to the median forecast of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg Nov. 15-21.

November 25, 2024
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N.J. Gov: 鈥楳oney Coming Back Our Way鈥 Key to NYC Toll Deal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that while he鈥檚 committed to trying to block New York City鈥檚 congestion pricing plan, he鈥檚 open to negotiating a deal that would allocate a portion of the revenue to his state.

November 22, 2024
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UPS Settles With SEC Over Freight Business Valuation

UPS has reached a $45 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission over claims made by the agency that the carrier improperly valued its freight business in financial results reporting.

November 22, 2024
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With I-40 Closed, Truckers Find Mountain Roads Tricky

The closure of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge after Hurricane Helene has created challenges for some tractor-trailer drivers going between North Carolina and Tennessee.

November 22, 2024
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Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules

An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from 鈥渦nfair鈥 practices by China.

November 21, 2024
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Phillips 66 Indicted for Alleged Toxic Sewer Discharges

The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease.

November 21, 2024
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White House Seeks $8 Billion in Transportation Aid

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden and senior administration officials called on Congress to approve emergency aid before the end of the year to rebuild transportation corridors.

November 21, 2024
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EU Prepares Two-Track Plan for Trump Trade Ties

The EU is exploring potential areas for deeper cooperation with the U.S., such as increased liquefied natural gas imports and closer alignment on addressing China鈥檚 trade practices.

November 21, 2024