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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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Harris, Trump Campaigns Make Final Push Before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered their closing arguments to voters heading into Election Day as their campaigns draw to a conclusion.

November 5, 2024
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US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

November 4, 2024
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Diesel Price Drops 3.7¢ to $3.536 a Gallon

Diesel prices across the U.S. averaged $3.536 per gallon, marking a 3.7-cent decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 4.

November 4, 2024
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What Is Clearinghouse II?

Learn what FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse II means for drivers and carriers. This short video explains the key updates and compliance requirements.

November 4, 2024
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Dockworker Lockout Begins at Canada’s Largest Ports

Dock employers in British Columbia shut out workers Nov. 4 after a union’s strike notice, bringing trade to a halt across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.

November 4, 2024
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US South Set to Surpass Canada in Lumber Production

The shift reflects how a key Canadian resource sector has declined due to U.S. duties and other challenges, including wildfires, land-use regulation and insect infestations.

November 4, 2024
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New Jersey Gets $2M FMCSA Grant to Start Mobile CDL Testing

FMCSA gave New Jersey a $2 million federal roadway safety grant to pay for new state motor vehicle mobile units to bring commercial driver license tests to rural areas.

November 4, 2024
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Big Oil Chiefs See Middle East, China as Top Concerns

Escalating tensions in the Middle East and U.S. relations with China pose the greatest concerns for Big Oil, according to some of the industry’s top executives.

November 4, 2024
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NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures

DETROIT — NHTSA has ended a 2½-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.

November 4, 2024
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Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump

A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.

November 1, 2024