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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.

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Proposed EV Tax Rules Could Make Full Credit Harder to Get

The departments of Treasury and Energy proposed new rules Dec. 1 that could make it harder for electric vehicles to qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit.

December 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC Countries Cutting Output in Bid to Increase Oil Prices

The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers including Russia made another big swipe at propping up lagging crude prices Nov. 30, expanding some output cuts into next year.

December 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

NYC Congestion Plan Would Charge Business District Drivers

Most drivers would pay $15 to enter Manhattan’s business district under a plan released by New York officials Nov. 30, the first such program in the U.S. if approved by officials next year.

December 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuelGlobal Freight

Shipping Giants Want End Date for Fossil Fuel-Only Vessels

Europe’s biggest container lines want to phase out ships powered only by fossil fuels, they say in a proposal jointly made by Mediterranean Shipping Co., Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.

December 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyTCA

Grants Expand Eastern Iowa Colleges’ Truck Driving Program

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has received more than $875,000 in grants to expand its truck driving/commercial truck driving program.

November 30, 2023
Government

Congressional Funding Negotiations Continue in December

After the enactment of a short-term government funding bill, congressional fiscal 2024 budget negotiations are expected to continue through the holidays.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

ATA Criticizes Legislative Proposal on Trucker Compensation

American Trucking Associations is leading opposition to legislation in Congress aiming at recasting how certain commercial drivers are compensated.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

ATRI Analysis Looks at Predatory Truck Towing

Nearly 30% of crash-related truck towing invoices included excessive rates or unwarranted additional charges, according to an American Transportation Research Institute analysis.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Survey Finds EVs Less Reliable, on Average, Than Gas-Powered

Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

Detroit Testing Electric Vehicle Chargers Beneath Streets

Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.

November 30, 2023