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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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Montana Reins In Third-Party Lawsuit Financiers

A new law on the books in Montana places restrictions on third-party groups that finance civil litigation, a development that was welcomed by motor carriers operating in the state.

May 15, 2023
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REPLAY: How Rep. Crawford Plans to Move Freight Forward

On May 10, the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee held a hearing to examine initiatives to improve highway safety, expand truck parking access, and promote trucking workforce development.

May 15, 2023
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Air Bag Manufacturer Refusing NHTSA’s Request to Recall

ARC Manufacturing could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled.

May 15, 2023
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Transportation Safety Systems Unaffected by DOT Data Breach

The U.S. Transportation Department said it had been hit by a data breach involving its administrative systems.

May 15, 2023
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House Panel Presses Supply Chain Improvements

Capitol Agenda: The safety and efficiency of the country’s supply chains are being examined by the panel on highway policy in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 15, 2023
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Regulators Announce Members of Truck Leasing Task Force

Federal regulators have appointed nine individuals to serve on a truck-leasing task force that is charged with evaluating lease agreements in the trucking industry.

May 15, 2023
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Study Urges Excise Tax Repeal for Electric Trucking Takeoff

Repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty commercial vehicles should be a key tool in the push to reduce trucking’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, a study says.

May 12, 2023
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Chicago Suburbs Appeal Federal Approval of CPKC Rail Merger

A group of suburban Chicago communities is appealing the federal approval of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger that is expected to bring more freight trains to the area.

May 12, 2023
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Commerce Department to Award Grants to Fund Tech Hubs

WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department is launching the application process for cities to receive a total of $500 million in grants to become technology hubs.

May 12, 2023
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Consumer Long-Term Inflation Expectations Hit 12-Year High

U.S. long-term inflation expectations unexpectedly accelerated in early May to a 12-year high and consumer sentiment soured, reflecting growing concerns about the economic outlook.

May 12, 2023