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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Issues Notice of Sexual Assault Enforcement Policy

FMCSA has issued a notice of enforcement policy that regulations require disqualification of drivers convicted of using a commercial motor vehicle to commit felony sexual assault.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

BP Asks Regulators to Aid in Venture Global LNG Cargoes Feud

BP asked U.S. energy regulators to intervene in its fight with Venture Global LNG over liquefied natural gas cargoes, escalating a feud that’s roiled the market for the super-chilled fuel.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

New York Commits $1 Billion to Albany Chip Development

New York will spend $1 billion to expand research into chip technology in Albany, hoping to make the region a center of chip research and manufacturing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 11.

December 12, 2023
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Falls Below $4 for First Time Since July

The national average diesel price dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly five months after shedding 10.5 cents to $3.987, according to the Energy Information Administration.

December 11, 2023
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

Canada to Spend $3.9 Million on Alaska Highway Intersection

The Canadian government has awarded a $3.9 million construction contract to improve safety in British Columbia at the Pink Mountain intersection on the Alaska Highway.

December 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessGlobal FreightTCA

Cargo Workers Strike at Denver International Airport

Nearly 100 Swissport cargo workers at the Denver International Airport are on strike Dec. 11, protesting unsafe work conditions they say the company has been ignoring for more than a year.

December 11, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

REPLAY: Driving Diversity in Transportation

Facing driver shortages and diversity challenges, the trucking sector stands at a pivotal point. Discover how these issues offer opportunities for inclusive growth in this interview with April Rai.

December 11, 2023
Government

FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson Set to Appear Before House Panel

Capitol Agenda: The Republican leadership on the House transportation committee will get an update on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Dec. 13.

December 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Amazon Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss FTC’s Antitrust Lawsuit

Attorneys for Amazon on Dec. 8 asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.

December 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

FTC Opens Inquiry of Chevron-Hess Merger

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened recently of a major oil industry merger.

December 11, 2023