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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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Union Rep Says Norfolk Southern Has Cut Back on Inspections

Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in the past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified June 23.

June 23, 2023
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Fleets Turn to Tech to Manage Complexity of Regulatory Compliance

With more drivers and equipment to manage, some fleet operators have implemented technology to help navigate the complexity of the industry’s regulations and better manage safety audits.

June 23, 2023
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I-95 Bridge in Philadelphia Reopens Ahead of Schedule

PHILADELPHIA — Interstate 95 reopened June 23 less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia, a quicker-than-expected rebuild to get traffic flowing again on a major highway.

June 23, 2023
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Louisiana Adapts Law to Include EV Charging Stations

Louisiana has a new law that enables the state to regulate fueling stations for charging electric vehicles.

June 23, 2023
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I-95 Bridge Repair: How NASCAR Helped Speed Things Along

PHILADELPHIA — The race to reopen a stretch of Interstate 95 is getting a boost from a truck-mounted jet dryer that’s normally used to keep moisture off the track at the Pocono Raceway.

June 22, 2023
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ATA’s Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON — ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

June 22, 2023
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FBI Says EVs Raise Risk of Cyberattacks

Trucking companies that are considering electrifying their fleets must be on their guard for the heightened opportunities such decisions offer cybercriminals, according to the FBI.

June 22, 2023
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Feds Move to Require AEBs for Heavy Trucks

Two federal agencies announced a joint proposed rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks, aiming to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.

June 22, 2023
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NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias

NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks. 

June 22, 2023
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GOP Senators Press for Labor Nominee Julie Su’s Withdrawal

Nearly three dozen Republican senators called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from consideration his nominee to lead the Department of Labor.

June 22, 2023