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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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Engineers Union Reaches Sick-Time Deal With Norfolk Southern

OMAHA, Neb. — The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern.

May 19, 2023
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NTSB Report Says 10,000 Bridges at Risk for Corrosion

Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other bridges with similar construction.

May 18, 2023
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Infrastructure Coalition Advocates for Freight Funds

WASHINGTON — A coalition of several dozen groups gathered in the nation’s capital to draw attention to supply chain projects in need of federal support.

May 18, 2023
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US, Canada Plan First Cross-Border Electric Vehicle Corridor

The U.S. and Canada announced the creation of the Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor, an 872-mile route that will stretch from Kalamazoo, Mich., to Quebec City, Quebec, and feature fast chargers every 50 miles. 

May 18, 2023
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Canadian Carrier to Appeal Nuclear Verdict

A Canadian motor carrier plans to file an appeal of an $82 million jury verdict in a fatal crash in Michigan for which it has admitted fault, on grounds primarily related to the amount awarded.

May 18, 2023
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House Committee Tackles Workforce, Federal Permitting Issues

Proposals to ensure efficiency along the nation’s supply chains will be considered by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives as congressional budget negotiations continue.

May 18, 2023
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Illinois Bill Aims to Allow Punitive Damages With No Limits

Illinois legislators are fast-tracking a bill adding pain and suffering damages without limits to wrongful death lawsuits, despite dozens of business opponents, including truckers.

May 18, 2023
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Transportation Labor Gets Biden Administration Attention

Transportation leaders from government and industry are closely watching labor negotiations, including pending contracts with workers from both UPS Inc. and Yellow Corp.

May 18, 2023
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Alabama Starts Its First Renewable Biodiesel Production

Alabama has taken steps toward building the state’s first renewable diesel production facility in Mobile using soybean oil from state farmers to make low-carbon fuel.

May 17, 2023
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FMCSA: HOS Violations Rise After Rule Change

Changes to the HOS rule that went into effect in late 2020 may have increased flexibility for truck drivers, but the percentage of violations rose “significantly higher," according to FMCSA.

May 17, 2023