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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.

Government

Fiscal 2025 Bills on Congress’ Fall Calendar

When senators return to Washington from their August recess, passing fiscal 2025 legislation will headline the chamber’s agenda, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Ice Cream Giant Wells Enterprises Plans $425M New York Expansion

Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada’s Labor Minister Launches Talks to Avert Rail Strike

Negotiations to avert a major railroad strike in Canada will resume Aug. 7 after talks between the three parties were stalled for months.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessPerspective

Perspective: OOIDA Sides With Su on Independent Contractors

Few issues are of greater importance to our industry than the rights of independent truckers. Unfortunately, special interests are fully invested in taking those rights away.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NYC Smart Roads Deter Heavy Trucks on Aging BQE

New York City officials plan to launch an automated enforcement weigh-in-motion program for inbound Staten Island traffic after it proved successful on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

SK Hynix Wins Grants, Loans for Indiana Chip Site

SK Hynix is set to receive an initial $450 million in U.S. grants and $500 million in loans to build an advanced chip packaging and research facility in Indiana.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Slips 1.3¢ to $3.755

Diesel’s national average price has decreased for the past four weeks, totaling 11 cents.

August 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Senate Greenlights Its Version of Water Infrastructure Act

In a show of bipartisanship, senators voted to inject billions into the nation’s ports, dams and canals, passing a sweeping water infrastructure bill.

August 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks After Two-Week Pause

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged containership traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Aug. 4.

August 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars

The U.S. may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.

August 5, 2024