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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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Ships Diverted From Red Sea Send Ripple Effects Across Globe

Nearly six months into the Houthis鈥 relentless campaign to protest Israel鈥檚 war in Gaza, the economic fallout is widening.

June 3, 2024
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US Diesel Demand Hits 26-Year Seasonal Low in March

U.S. diesel demand plummeted to its lowest seasonal level in 26 years in March, driven by slowing economic growth.

May 31, 2024
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Ohio Coordinates 鈥楽uper Load鈥 Cargo Movements on Trucks

Ohio transportation officials are coordinating the movements of several trucks carrying 鈥渟uper loads鈥 of cargo weighing up to 900,000 pounds.

May 31, 2024
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EV Maker Lucid Chops Hundreds of Jobs Amid Red Ink

NEWARK, Calif. 鈥 Lucid Group has revealed its plans to slash hundreds of jobs, part of a reorganization that the maker of electric vehicles hopes will help position it for 鈥渇uture success.鈥

May 31, 2024
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Inflation Gauge Rises at Slowest Pace This Year

WASHINGTON 鈥 A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.

May 31, 2024
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OPEC+ Works on Output Cut Accord That May Stretch Into 2025

OPEC+ is pressing on with informal talks aimed at finalizing an agreement on oil output cuts this weekend, officials said.

May 30, 2024
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House T&I Takes Up WRDA in June

WASHINGTON 鈥 A policy update to the country鈥檚 network of waterways is on the upcoming schedule for the U.S. House of Representatives鈥 transportation panel.

May 30, 2024
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Nebraska Leads State Groups in EPA, CARB Emissions Lawsuits

Nebraska is leading two state coalitions suing California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over their individual emissions rules.

May 30, 2024
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Senators Introduce Supply Chain Bill

Legislation that would establish a supply chain resiliency program at the Department of Commerce was recently unveiled in the Senate.

May 30, 2024
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Senators Urge Prosecution of Alleged Oil Industry Collusion

WASHINGTON 鈥 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to 鈥渦se every tool鈥 at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.

May 30, 2024