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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.

GovernmentBusinessFuel

Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns

Stakeholders are expressing concerns about the costs associated with a proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing the prevalence of internal combustion engines.

July 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

GOP House Leaders Investigate Ford Battery Agreement

WASHINGTON — Republican congressional leaders sent a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley claiming documents show hundreds of jobs at a planned battery plant will go to employees of a Chinese firm.

July 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Construction to Begin on North Carolina’s First Auto Plant

Ground will be broken July 28 on North Carolina's first car manufacturing plant. VinFast plans a $4 billion electric vehicle production and assembly plant near Moncure.

July 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFor-Hire

Teamsters Halt Yellow Strike Plan After Benefits Extended

An agreement between the Teamsters and Central States Funds averts, for now, a strike that could have begun as soon as July 24 against Yellow Corp.

July 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Amazon, Six Other Companies Commit to AI Safeguards

President Joe Biden said the U.S. must guard against threats from artificial intelligence as he detailed new company safeguards and promised government actions on the emerging technology.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Dockworkers to Vote on New Contract Today

The union representing more than 7,000 dockworkers at two of Canada’s busiest ports is set for a key vote on a new contract today, potentially putting an end to labor unrest.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

New Jersey Sues Over NYC Congestion Pricing Plan

A plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan in New York City was challenged by neighboring New Jersey, which seeks to block the proposal as unfair to commuters.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentLogistics

Senate Defense Bill Includes Freight-Centric Policy

WASHINGTON — A must-pass defense policy bill under consideration in the Senate includes a proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentSafety

Funding Leaders Eye FY24 Bills’ Finalization

Leaders in the House and Senate aim to finalize legislation that would fund the Department of Transportation during fiscal 2024.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

California Bill Would Keep Drivers in Autonomous Cabs

California state legislators are moving closer to a final vote on a bill that would for roughly six years require drivers to be in the cab at all times for autonomous trucks.

July 20, 2023