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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, Logistics

September Port Numbers Remain Strong as Leaders Address Congestion

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are gearing up to operate 24/7 to clear the massive backlog of 20-foot-equivalent (TEU) containers as they pile up at the two Southern California ports and others on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

October 19, 2021
Government, Business, TCA

Illinois Lays Out Six-Year Timeline for $1.2 Billion I-80 Reconstruction Project

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Oct. 18 unveiled a six-year timeline for the $1.2 billion reconstruction of Interstate Highway 80 through Will County, including work on aging bridges over the Des Plaines River considered so decrepit that unions put up billboards with warnings such as 鈥淐ross bridge at your own risk鈥 two years ago.

October 19, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Spikes 8.5垄 to $3.671 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel continued to surge, spiking 8.5 cents to $3.671 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 18.

October 18, 2021
Government

Supply Chains Dominate Secretary Pete鈥檚 Schedule

Congress is back at it this week to keep negotiating pieces of infrastructure legislation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 18, 2021
Government

US House Panel Approves Pipeline Bills After California Oil Spill

Legislation designed to enhance the safety of offshore pipelines recently was approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 18, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Engagement Is Vital to Industry

I got to see up close just how important it is to be engaged with the association, and as I turn the wheel over, I want that to be the message I leave you with: Engagement is key in moving our agenda and industry forward.

October 18, 2021
Government, Business, Technology

Commerce Head Gina Raimondo Aims to Bring Chip Manufacturing to the US

President Joe Biden has tasked Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips.

October 18, 2021
Government, Business

Industrial Production Falls 1.3% as Effects From Ida Linger

SILVER SPRING, Md. 鈥 U.S. industrial production fell 1.3% in September, much more than expected as the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida continue to stymie activity.

October 18, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

J.B. Hunt Reports $3.14 Billion in Revenue for Q3

J.B. Hunt Transport Services experienced both revenue and net income growth during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 15.

October 15, 2021
Government, TCA

Missouri Transportation Officials Seek Approval for Raises

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. 鈥 The Missouri Department of Transportation is requesting a $70 million infusion of cash to boost the pay of its workforce and hire more employees.

October 15, 2021