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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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Senate Probes Possibility of Collusion Between Big Oil, OPEC

A Senate panel is investigating whether oil producers are illegally coordinating with OPEC to raise prices, following allegations that the former head of Pioneer colluded with the cartel.

June 28, 2024
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Clean Fuels Alliance Sues EPA Over Phase 3 Emissions Rule

The Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a lawsuit against EPA for adopting a heavy-duty truck regulation that the group claims fails to evaluate the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel.

June 27, 2024
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Largest US Ports Report Volume Declines For May

U.S. ports posted a mixed bag of results for May, with certain facilities seeing volume gains while some of the nation’s largest saw container traffic decline.

June 27, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Bill Includes $200 Million for Truck Parking Projects

WASHINGTON — A transportation bill approved June 27 by a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee includes $200 million for truck parking operations nationwide.

June 27, 2024
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House Committee Approves WRDA

A bill to help advance commercial waterway infrastructure projects and promote supply chain efficiency was recently approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

June 27, 2024
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FMCSA Gets Few Responses on Fitness Method Revision

Federal trucking regulators held a second public listening session seeking comment on a possible major revision to the motor carrier Safety Fitness Determination method.

June 27, 2024
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Economic Growth for Q1 Is Revised Up to a 1.4% Annual Rate

WASHINGTON — The economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.

June 27, 2024
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Could Cheap Chinese EVs Reach US From Mexico?

Low-priced Chinese EVs pose a potentially "extinction-level event" for America’s auto industry.

June 27, 2024
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Hill Democrats Urge Action on Rail Safety Legislation

Congressional Democrats on the transportation committees are pressing for approval of rail safety legislation after an investigation of a high-profile freight train derailment in Ohio.

June 27, 2024
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Volvo EV Deliveries to US Delayed by Higher Tariffs on China

Volvo Cars will postpone U.S. shipments of its best-selling electric car model as it shifts production from China in the wake of tariff hikes.

June 26, 2024