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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, Technology, Equipment

North Dakota Trailer Length Pilot Program Extends Deadline

Regulators in North Dakota have extended a deadline for freight haulers to apply to participate in a pilot program that would allow longer trailer configurations on state roads.

February 1, 2022
Government

Manchin Calls 鈥楤uild Back Better鈥 Plan Dead

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said President Joe Biden鈥檚 $2 trillion Build Back Better plan is 鈥渄ead,鈥 and any talks on reviving key parts of it must start from scratch.

February 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Biden鈥檚 EV Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

February 1, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Road Deaths Rise at Record Pace as Risky Driving Persists

WASHINGTON 鈥 The number of U.S. traffic deaths surged in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720, the government reported Feb. 1, keeping up a record pace of increased dangerous driving during the coronavirus pandemic.

February 1, 2022
Government, Fuel

$4 a Gallon in Range as Diesel Climbs 6.6垄 to $3.846

The national average price for diesel maintained its upward trajectory, climbing 6.6 cents to $3.846 gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 31.

January 31, 2022
Government, Logistics

PennDOT Officials: Bridge鈥檚 鈥楶oor鈥 Rating Didn鈥檛 Warrant Closure

PITTSBURGH 鈥 The bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh Jan. 28 showed deterioration during a September inspection that was not bad enough to require its closure, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Jan. 31.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Qatar Airways Orders 50 Boeing 777X Freighters

Boeing Co. formally launched its 777X freighter as Qatar Airways committed to purchasing up to 50 of the wide-body cargo haulers, kicking off sales of the planemaker鈥檚 first new jet program in nearly five years.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

N.J. DOT Latest to Offer Truckers Real-Time Traffic Alerts

New Jersey has launched a traffic-alert system using Drivewyze to warn commercial truckers about potential safety issues along 600 miles of state highways.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Guidebook Aims to Help Communities Tap Infrastructure Funds

The White House released a guidebook meant to assist state transportation agencies with navigating the provisions of a $1 trillion law enacted in November.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Earthstone to Buy Permian Oil Producer Bighorn for $860 Million

Earthstone Energy Inc. agreed to buy closely held oil and gas producer Bighorn Permian Resources for $860 million.

January 31, 2022