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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, Safety

Amazon’s Dilemma: Mandating Vaccinations Would Risk Losing Workers

The quandary facing America’s second-largest private employer is this: how to keep its facilities COVID-free without sparking a mutiny among workers who are desperately needed to keep operations running amid a tight labor market and strong online demand.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Early Hurricane Lull Ending, With New Forecast for Up to 21 Storms

A quick start to the Atlantic hurricane season saw five storms form so far this year, well ahead of the normal pace of a normal year, before settling into a lull that’s lasted several weeks.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Try to Sell $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan to Public

WASHINGTON — The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer to the finish line, after years of talk.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Buttigieg Has Final Say Over $105 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

WASHINGTON — At least $274 billion of the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill’s $550 billion in new spending would go toward transportation — and it also would give Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg the final say over about $105 billion of that $274 billion, according to one transportation analyst.

August 3, 2021
Government, Business

Former Roadrunner Executive Convicted in Financial Case

A federal jury has convicted the former chief financial officer of Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. on four counts of violating federal securities laws for his role in a complex securities and accounting fraud.

August 3, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises 2.5¢ to $3.367 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel climbed 2.5 cents to $3.367, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 2.

August 2, 2021
Government

US Senate Kicks Off $1 Trillion ‘Infrastructure Week,’ Potential Passage Thursday

“Infrastructure Week†finally arrived inside the Beltway, at least in the U.S. Senate. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

August 2, 2021
Government

Rep. Graves Raises Concerns Amid Infrastructure, Budget Debate

The top Republican on the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives raised concerns about certain infrastructure programs that received emergency federal aid during the pandemic.

August 2, 2021
Government

Senate Introduces $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Aug. 1, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s big priority.

August 1, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Awards $60 Million for Zero-Emission Truck, Car Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced July 28 that it has directed $60 million toward projects meant to reduce emissions in trucks and cars.

July 30, 2021