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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.

Government, Business

Most Cities Prioritizing Roads, Bridges With Infrastructure Aid

Most U.S. cities will pour their share of the federal infrastructure spending package into fixing crumbling roads and bridges, prioritizing motor vehicle infrastructure over other projects like public transit, airports and railways.

July 19, 2022
Government, Business, TCA

Truckers Decry AB 5 Labor Law at Oakland Port

Over 100 truck drivers showed up at the Port of Oakland in California on July 18, not to move cargo but to protest a state labor law they say could end their independence 鈥 and their livelihood.

July 19, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hawaii Boosts Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Enacts Other Clean Energy Laws

Providing incentives for trucks to use hydrogen is one of four new laws that took effect in July to counter climate change and boost clean energy in Hawaii.

July 19, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Eyes Mines as Future Clean Energy Sites

Current or abandoned mines are being considered by the U.S. Department of Energy for experimental clean energy sites below the earth鈥檚 surface in a new $500 million grant program.

July 19, 2022
Government

House Transportation Panel to Debate Truck Parking Bill

Legislation designed to increase parking access for the nation鈥檚 truck drivers is scheduled for debate before the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel July 20.

July 19, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Yellen Touts 鈥楩riend-Shoring鈥 as Global Supply Chain Fix

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on 鈥渢rusted鈥 U.S. allies to strengthen trade relationships to shore up global supply chains disrupted by the pandemic, worsened by Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine and threatened longer term by a reliance on China.

July 19, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Chips Bill Gains Steam in Senate Despite Last-Minute Lobbying

A drive in the Senate to quickly pass $52 billion in grants and incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing picked up steam in Congress despite last-minute lobbying for changes.

July 18, 2022
Government, Business

Trade Groups Ask Newsom to Delay Enforcement of AB 5

More than 70 trade associations representing wide-ranging supply chain interests have sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to issue an executive order to temporarily pause enforcement of the state鈥檚 AB 5 contractor law.

July 18, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Plunges 13.6垄 to Settle at $5.432 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel fell for the fourth consecutive week 鈥 and by at least a dime for the third straight time 鈥 by 13.6 cents to settle at $5.432 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 18.

July 18, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety

Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.

July 18, 2022