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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.

Government, Business, Logistics

KCS Delays Vote on $33.6 Billion Rail Takeover Bid

A shareholder vote on the proposed $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern by Canadian National Railway has been delayed until Sept. 3 to provide time for government officials to rule on whether CN can operate KCS while the deal is under federal review.

August 18, 2021
Government, Business

Advisory Panel Urges Federal Action on Driver Shortage

A Department of Commerce advisory group is urging federal officials to lead a widespread effort to address the nationwide shortage of truck drivers, which the panel said has “likely reached an all-time high.â€

August 17, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Does Tesla Probe Signal a Get-Tough Era at NHTSA?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation into a possible defect involving Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot may signal a more activist approach by the Biden administration to regulating technology that is crucial to the auto industry’s future.

August 17, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

UCR Plan Officials Looking to Collect Fees From Unregistered Carriers

The board of directors for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan has approved an aggressive three-pronged strategy to identify and contact unregistered motor carriers.

August 17, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Americans Spent Less in July as COVID-19 Cases Surged

NEW YORK — Americans cut back on their spending in July as a surge in COVID-19 cases kept people away from stores.

August 17, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Plan Would Save Truckers 33% in Pennsylvania Taxes

It’s only an idea for now, but Pennsylvania’s proposed switch from a fuel tax to a miles-driven fee to help generate more money for transportation could be a boon for the trucking industry.

August 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Expands Outreach Into Mexico

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it is expanding its efforts into Mexico.

August 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Interstate 70 in Colorado Partially Reopens

A portion of the heavily traveled Interstate 70 in Colorado that was damaged by mudslides is now open to traffic.

August 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Containership Bottleneck Nears Its February Record

The biggest U.S. trade gateway with Asia is clogged with the most inbound container vessels in more than six months, threatening to extend transportation delays, bite further into margins for American importers and boost prices for consumers.

August 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

US Opens Formal Probe Into Tesla Autopilot System

DETROIT — The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles.

August 16, 2021