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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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Consumer Confidence Declines Again in May

Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation.

May 30, 2023
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Midwest Governors Urge EPA to Revise Biodiesel Volumes

Three Midwest governors urged the Environmental Protection Agency to revise its biodiesel volumes to encourage lower-cost fuel, support farmers and help decarbonize transportation.

May 26, 2023
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FullStack Modular Moves to Connecticut From Brooklyn

Connecticut will be home to building manufacturer FullStack Modular as its headquarters moves from New York鈥檚 Brooklyn Navy Yard to Gateway Terminal at the Port of New Haven.

May 26, 2023
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Key Inflation Measure Increases in April

WASHINGTON 鈥 A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April, and consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high.

May 26, 2023
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Ford EV Owners to Get Access to Tesla Supercharger Network

DETROIT 鈥 All of Ford Motor Co.鈥檚 current and future electric vehicles will have access to about 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada starting next spring.

May 26, 2023
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Hyundai, LG to Build EV Battery Plant in Georgia

ATLANTA 鈥 Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution announced May 25 they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant as part of Hyundai鈥檚 new EV assembly plant in southeast Georgia.

May 26, 2023
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Missouri Might Gain an East-West Interstate Highway

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. 鈥 Missouri lawmakers approved $2.5 million to study the conversion of U.S. Route 36 into Interstate 72 between Hannibal in the east and St. Joseph in the west.

May 25, 2023
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Coalition for Independent Truckers to Defend Contractor Model

A trade group representing independent contractors has begun a program to recruit independent drivers to serve as 鈥渁mbassadors鈥 to educate lawmakers about their importance.

May 25, 2023
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Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies

The turn toward nearshoring escalated this year, a trend that saw renewed interest during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 25, 2023
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TuSimple to Cut 151 Jobs at San Diego Headquarters

Self-driving truck company TuSimple Holdings has disclosed more details about plans to reduce its workforce by 30% 鈥 including that it will eliminate 151 jobs in San Diego.

May 25, 2023