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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, Fuel

South Dakota, Nebraska Pause HOS Mandates

Diesel and gasoline shortages prompted the governors of Nebraska and South Dakota to issue emergency executive orders temporarily waiving federal HOS mandates for fuel haulers.

June 12, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Ship and Sip? Bill Would Let USPS Mail Alcohol

Wine- and brewing-industry officials are supporting the USPS Shipping Equity Act, legislation that would allow alcohol to be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service.

June 12, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

New York City to Test Microhub Final Dropoffs

New York City officials will experiment this summer on a new system using delivery trucks to drop goods at special off-street or curbside microhubs.

June 11, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Lordstown Motors to Sue Foxconn Over Stalled Investment

Lordstown Motors Corp. intends to sue backer Foxconn Technology Group as the companies remain at odds over a stalled investment in the EV startup.

June 9, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins, Government Lab Develop Enhanced Steel Alloy

A new high-temperature steel alloy rendering engines more durable and efficient has been developed by a team from Cummins Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

June 9, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

ATA Launches Safety Spending Survey

American Trucking Associations is carrying out a safety spending survey and is seeking participants, it said.

June 9, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Nineteen States Sue EPA Over California Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa is leading 19 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for backing California’s future ban on heavy diesel vehicles.

June 8, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Supply Chain, Freight Legislation on Congress’ Summer Agenda

A series of bills meant to expedite supply chain operations and improve freight rail safety await consideration in the U.S. House and the Senate.

June 8, 2023
Government, Business

Schumer Works to Schedule Vote on Julie Su’s Nomination

A vote to confirm Julie Su, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Labor, is on the radar for Senate Democrats.

June 8, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

CBP Rules Alabama Chassis Maker Avoided Tariffs

A federal agency has ruled that an Alabama chassis manufacturing company knowingly imported chassis from China that were being marketed as having been made in a Vietnamese factory.

June 8, 2023