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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Fed Keeps Rate Unchanged, Signals Cuts Coming Next Year

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate the same Dec. 13 for a third straight time, and officials signaled they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to the benchmark rate next year.

December 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Maine Considering California-Esque EV Sales Incentives

Maine environmental regulators will decide next week whether the state should join others in adopting California-style regulations to limit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.

December 13, 2023
GovernmentFuel

US Readies Guidance on Sustainable Jet Fuel Tax Policy

The Biden administration as early as Dec. 15 will release policy guidance that will help determine the economic viability of producing lower-emitting jet fuel from corn and other crops.

December 13, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Recalls Most Cars Sold in US for Monitoring Defect

Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system meant to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.

December 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Whiting to Make Lightweight Doors for Green Delivery Trucks

New York state economic development incentives helped persuade Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp. to invest $4 million to expand its Akron facility. 

December 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

GSA to Overhaul Remote Alaskan Border Facility

The U.S. is planning to rebuild an aging land entry port along a remote Alaskan freight route where document exchanges take place in temperatures that often plunge 50 degrees below zero.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

US Argues Trevor Milton Needs Long Prison Term as Deterrent

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton should serve about a decade in prison for misleading investors about the future of the electric truck maker, U.S. prosecutors said.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafety

NHTSA to Set Standard for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech

U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunken or impaired driving.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

60 Seconds: FMCSA Administrator Set to Appear Before House Panel

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Robin Hutcheson will discuss implementation of the 2021 infrastructure law. Read more in Capitol Agenda.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024

Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation’s commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers’ radar for 2024.

December 12, 2023