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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, Business, Safety

Union Pacific to Renew Push for One-Person Crews

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews when the railroad tests the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems in Nebraska and Colorado.

July 18, 2023
Government, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Unchanged at $3.806 a Gallon

The needle refused to budge on the average national on-highway diesel price, holding at $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 17.

July 17, 2023
Government, Business

Massachusetts to Fund CDL Training for Workforce Re-Entry

A program to train formerly incarcerated individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses is part of $2.59 million in grants awarded in Massachusetts across 14 organizations.

July 17, 2023
Government

House Committee Considers Fiscal 2024 Bill

The transportation funding committee in the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a fiscal 2024 transportation bill July 18.

July 17, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

No Hazards Reported as Freight Train Derails in Pennsylvania

WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania early July 17 spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said there was no known hazard to the public.

July 17, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Denies Oil Refineries Seeking Biofuel-Blending Exemption

The Biden administration on July 14 rejected more than two dozen oil refinery requests for exemptions from U.S. biofuel-blending requirements.

July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

‘Green Bank’ Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank†for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.

July 14, 2023
Government, Safety, TCA

Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative

As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.

July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain

As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.

July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Port Charleston Freight Tied to Averitt Express Expansion

South Carolina state officials have welcomed a $4.58 million expansion by Averitt Express of its operations in Charleston County to meet freight needs from the Port of Charleston.

July 14, 2023