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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, Safety

Audit Says Hazmat Regulators Need to Meet Timely Reviews of Carriers

Hazardous materials regulators are falling short in performing some required timely reviews of whether hazmat carriers have the 鈥渒nowledge, capability and performance record鈥 to safely move hazmat, according to a new Department of Transportation inspector general audit.

April 12, 2022
Government, Safety

AASHTO Raises Concerns Over Infrastructure Law Implementation

A group representing state highways and transportation sent a 30-page document to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking clarification and recommending actions to help implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

April 12, 2022
Government, Safety

Staged-Accident Convictions in New Orleans Reach 35

Three more individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with a 2016 staged accident with a tractor-trailer in the New Orleans area.

April 12, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electric Vehicle Growth Outpaces Installation of Battery Chargers

As electric vehicle sales take off, the number of them on the road is growing faster than the number of public charging points to support them.

April 12, 2022
Government, Business

US Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year, Highest Since 1981

WASHINGTON 鈥 Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people have received.

April 12, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Will Allow Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas in Bid to Tame Costs

President Joe Biden plans to allow expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline in an effort to lower fuel prices and counter the political blowback from them.

April 12, 2022
Government, Fuel, For-Hire

Diesel Falls 7.1垄 to $5.073 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel shed 7.1 cents to $5.073 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 11.

April 11, 2022
Government, Business

Pennsylvania Legislator Introduces Bathroom Access Bill for Drivers

Inspired by Washington state鈥檚 successful legislation this year giving truckers greater access to bathroom facilities, a Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill in that state鈥檚 General Assembly to do the same.

April 11, 2022
Government

House Panel Approves WIOA Bill

Legislation meant to facilitate access to employment opportunities and training for certain job seekers recently was approved by a U.S. House panel.

April 11, 2022
Government, Safety

US House Passes FEMA Recovery Bills

Legislation designed to facilitate recovery efforts for communities and commercial corridors hard-hit by severe-weather events recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 11, 2022