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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.

GovernmentSafety

US Lawmakers Push for Safer Roads as Recess Begins

Before leaving Washington for their August recess, congressional transportation leaders renewed calls for improving safety along the country’s mobility corridors.

July 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Delaware Bridge Tolls to Rise 20% on Sept. 1

Tolls on Delaware bridges will increase by 20% for all types of vehicles starting Sept. 1 — the first such increase in 13 years — as the state seeks funding to pay for infrastructure improvements.

July 30, 2024
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FAA Clears Drone Companies to Operate in Shared Airspace

The FAA has cleared Wing and Zipline to fly their drones simultaneously over the suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth without visual observers, using technology to keep the drones apart.

July 30, 2024
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Amazon Deemed Responsible for Hazardous Third-Party Items

Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers and shipped by the company, a U.S. government agency ordered July 30.

July 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Modernization Set for North Dakota-Canada Border Crossing

The U.S. General Services Administration has approved a two-year, multimillion-dollar modernization effort at a border crossing between North Dakota and Canada.

July 30, 2024
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Tesla Deploys Fix to 1.85 Million Cars After Hoods Fly Open

Tesla Inc. released a software update to 1.85 million cars in the U.S. to guard against its vehicles’ hoods flying open during driving.

July 30, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Dips 1.1¢ to $3.768 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dropped 1.1 cents to $3.768 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 29.

July 29, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Update: Clean Fuels Alliance America to Sue EPA

Clean Fuels Alliance America told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it will sue over the agency’s delay in establishing 2026 biofuel volumes.

July 29, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Connecticut Law Will Halt Hefty Tax on Commercial Vehicles

Commercial vehicle owners in Connecticut will be protected from a doubled tax rate that would have happened in October but was avoided due to a recently enacted law by Gov. Ned Lamont.

July 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Panel Approves FY25 Bill With $965M for FMCSA

A Senate committee on July 25 easily advanced a bill that would ensure funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2025.

July 29, 2024