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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, Fuel

DOT Announces $905 Million in INFRA Grant Awards

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced June 30 that the agency plans to award $905 million in grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack to Sell LR Electric Refuse Trucks to DSNY

Mack Trucks announced the New York City Department of Sanitation plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

White House Sets Red Line Around Climate Goals in Reconciliation

Major climate measures sought by the White House that were left on the cutting room floor during infrastructure negotiations with Republicans will be non-negotiable items as the administration sets its sights on the next legislative vehicle, a White House official said June 30.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Workhorse Says It Didn’t Get a Fair Shot at USPS Van Award

The U.S. Postal Service didn’t give Workhorse Group Inc. a fair shot at a contract worth as much as $6 billion to build mail delivery vans, the maker of electric vehicles said in its challenge of the service’s decision to award the work to Oshkosh Corp.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

US Should Distance From Trump-Era Trade, Key EU Official Says

The Biden administration should take a different approach to trade than that of its predecessor to help improve the U.S. economy, a key European Commission trade official said.

June 29, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Orders Automated Vehicle Makers to Report Crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems.

June 29, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Washington State DOT Completes Bridge to Aid Port of Tacoma Traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation unveiled a new bridge that is meant to alleviate traffic in a busy freight corridor near the Port of Tacoma.

June 29, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden to Take Infrastructure Agenda to Rural US

American agriculture is on track for one of its best years this century as soaring exports to China boost corn, soybean and wheat prices.

June 29, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

June 29, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Hits $3.30 a Gallon After 1.3¢ Climb

The national average price of diesel increased for the ninth consecutive week June 28 when it climbed 1.3 cents to reach $3.30 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported.

June 28, 2021