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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, Technology, Safety

Infrastructure Council Presses White House on Cybersecurity

At a meeting this month of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, the group proposed a need for drills and exercises designed to enhance cybersecurity.

March 21, 2023
Government, Business

UCR Fees to Decline by 9% in 2024, FMCSA Says

Fees for Unified Carrier Registration Plan participants in 2024 will be reduced by approximately 9% compared with 2023 fees, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced.

March 21, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Long Train Delays at Crossings Gets Supreme Court Attention

The U.S. Supreme Court has invited the federal government to weigh in on whether state and local governments can regulate how long trains can block railroad crossings.

March 20, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 6.2¢ to $4.185

The national average price of diesel continued its descent, sliding 6.2 cents to $4.185 a gallon in its seventh straight decline, according to Energy Information Administration data released March 20.

March 20, 2023
Government

Pete Buttigieg Defends DOT Budget Request

Capitol Agenda: A hearing in the Senate this week to examine the White House’s fiscal 2024 budget request will feature Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

March 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Ports of L.A., Long Beach Join Bid to Be Hydrogen Fuel Hub

The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports want to be part of a statewide clean hydrogen hub, through which they would get funding to test usage of the fuel to power trucking and terminal equipment.

March 17, 2023
Government, Fuel

Biden Adviser Says US Won’t Rush to Fill Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. is committed to replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but won’t rush to do so despite the recent decline in oil prices, Biden administration adviser Amos Hochstein said.

March 17, 2023
Government, Fuel

Premium Gasoline Is Getting More Expensive at the Pump

The premium paid by drivers of luxury cars and large SUVs over regular fuel is increasing due to a number of industry factors, including environmental regulations and refining capacity.

March 17, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Moving Privacy

Legislation meant to safeguard certain identifiable information of individuals moving internationally was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 16, 2023
Government

House GOP Unveils Energy Package

Federal energy and permitting policies prioritized by House Republican leaders were formally introduced in the form of a comprehensive legislative package.

March 16, 2023