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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, Technology, Equipment

Global Chip Shortage May Last Until 2023, Infineon CEO Says

The global chip shortage that’s hampering companies from carmakers to computer manufacturers may linger for years, according to Germany’s biggest semiconductor company, Infineon Technologies AG.

August 16, 2021
Government, Safety

NYC Leaders’ Plan for Expressway Aims to Toughen Truck Enforcement

New York City officials have unveiled a plan to extend the life of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway cantilever that includes a goal of reducing truck traffic on the corridor.

August 13, 2021
Government, Business

Moderate Democrats Demand Quick Passage of Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON — Moderate House Democrats say they would sink a crucial fiscal blueprint outlining $3.5 trillion in social and environment spending unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first, a new complication for the divided party’s drive to enact President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda.

August 13, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Kansas City Southern Rejects New Bid From Canadian Pacific

OMAHA, Neb. — Kansas City Southern railroad is trying to keep its $33.6 billion merger with Canadian National on track by rejecting a competing $31 billion bid from rival Canadian Pacific earlier this week.

August 13, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

China’s Port Shutdown Raises Fears of Closures Worldwide

A COVID outbreak that has partially shut one of the world’s busiest container ports is heightening concerns that the rapid spread of the delta variant will lead to a repeat of last year’s shipping nightmares.

August 13, 2021
Government, Safety

Senate Confirms NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer °®¶¹´«Ã½ndy

Jennifer °®¶¹´«Ã½ndy was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the National Transportation Safety Board’s chairwoman.

August 12, 2021
Government, Safety

FMCSA Asks 14,000 Medical Examiners to Post Missing Results

Six months after a critical DOT inspector general audit, federal regulators are asking an estimated 14,000 medical examiners to submit the missing results of truck driver exams they conducted during the seven months the National Registry was offline.

August 12, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Team Seeks Ways to Address Rising Energy Prices

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation’s recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.

August 12, 2021
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Near Pandemic Low as Economy Strengthens

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill a record number of open jobs and meet a surge in consumer demand.

August 12, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Lawsuit Could Delay Replacement for Aging Postal Fleet

The delivery of new USPS trucks set for 2023 could be delayed.

August 12, 2021