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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Walmart, Alphabet to Test Wider Drone Deliveries

Walmart Inc. is planning its longest drone deliveries yet by teaming up with Alphabet Inc.鈥檚 Wing unit at two Dallas-area stores. 聽

August 24, 2023
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Uber Raises Minimum Age for Most California Drivers to 25

SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25聽 under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of auto insurance.

August 24, 2023
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Cruise Could Bring Robotaxis to Raleigh

Cruise, the taxi company that uses self-driving cars, is preparing to come to Raleigh and may be interested in Durham, N.C., as well.

August 24, 2023
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Oil Production Boosts Government Income in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. 鈥 Record-breaking oil production in New Mexico is likely to provide state government with a new multibillion-dollar surplus during the upcoming budget year.

August 24, 2023
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Biden鈥檚 Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief

President Joe Biden鈥檚 visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.

August 23, 2023
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Werner Appeals Crash Verdict to Texas Supreme Court

Werner Enterprises has filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court of a $100 million jury lower court verdict in a 2014 fatal crash that was upheld by a state appeals court earlier this year.

August 23, 2023
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Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary

A 2022 law key to the Biden White House鈥檚 鈥淏uild Back Better鈥 economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.

August 22, 2023
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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Draws Protest From State Officials

The proposed merger of food retail giants Kroger and Albertsons has elicited criticism from seven secretaries of state.

August 22, 2023
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IRS Reminds Truckers of Aug. 31 Tax Payment Deadline

For truckers who first used their vehicles in July on a public highway, the IRS is reminding them of an Aug. 31 deadline to electronically file their heavy highway vehicle use tax return.

August 22, 2023
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NHTSA Proposes New Rules for Seat Belt Usage

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules designed to encourage seat belt use by car and truck passengers, including those sitting in the back seat.

August 21, 2023