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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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Yellow Says Discussions With Teamsters Ongoing

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. said it continues to negotiate with union leaders as the future of the company, which has been in operation for nearly 100 years, may be in jeopardy.

July 26, 2023
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AAPA CEO Connor to Retire Oct. 1 After Four Years at Helm

American Association of Port Authorities CEO Chris Connor announced he is retiring effective Oct. 1.

July 26, 2023
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Fed Economists ‘No Longer Forecasting a Recession’

The Federal Reserve said July 26 it no longer foresees a recession and raised its key interest rate by a quarter-point from roughly 5.1% to 5.3% — its highest level since 2001.

July 26, 2023
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Several States Alter Fuel Tax Structures

Higher gasoline and diesel taxes hit the pumps in several states starting July 1, while new laws also took effect to raise revenue from the sale of alternative fuels.

July 26, 2023
Government

Fiscal 2024 Transportation Funding Bills Await Votes

After committees approved versions of a fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, Congress is unlikely to clear the legislation before its August recess.

July 25, 2023
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Congress Wades Into Self-Driving Debate With New House Bills

Congress is wading into the debate over whether automakers should be allowed to sell more self-driving cars while manufacturers seek federal permission to expand testing of the technology.

July 25, 2023
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Canada Transport Minister Omar Alghabra Steps Down

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said he has decided not to run in Canada’s next election and will be stepping aside from the Cabinet as a result.

July 25, 2023
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Kentucky Waives HOS Limits to Aid Storm Relief Efforts

Kentucky issued a temporary emergency order waiving federal hours-of-service rules and weigh station requirements through Aug. 18 for truckers assisting with storm relief efforts.

July 25, 2023
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Hefty Jump of 9.9¢ Pushes Diesel Price to $3.905 a Gallon

After a week of no fluctuation, diesel prices shot up a national average of 9.9 cents to hit $3.905 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 24.

July 24, 2023
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Truckers Largely Oppose Side Underride Guard Proposed Rule

American Trucking Associations is among several industry stakeholders objecting to a NHTSA  proposal that would require side underride guards on heavy trucks.

July 24, 2023