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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

US Consumer Confidence Falls as Job, Income Prospects Ebb

U.S. consumer confidence fell slightly in May for the first time this year as Americans were less optimistic about future job and income prospects but at the same time remain upbeat about current conditions.

May 25, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Green Hydrogen Seen Fueling Heavy Trucks, Buses by 2030

Long heralded as the clean energy fuel of the future that will play a key role in decarbonization, attractive hydrogen prices could finally be in sight.

May 25, 2021
Government, Business

Shale Drillers Puzzle Analysts With $7.4 Billion Merger

Shale investors have been demanding more consolidation in the U.S. oil patch. But not exactly a deal like this one.

May 25, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

In California, Gas Taxes Are Rising While Repairs Are Lagging

Four years after the California Legislature boosted the gas tax in order to fix the state’s crumbling roads and bridges, California has spent billions and made some progress in repairs, but officials now say the funding is sufficient to complete less than half of the work needed.

May 24, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Up Slightly as Summer Travel Season Kicks Off

The national average price for a gallon of diesel nudged up just four-tenths of a cent to $3.253 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 24.

May 24, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

North Carolina DOT Pilots Trucking Alert System

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is piloting an in-cab trucking alert system in an effort to reduce the risk of commercial motor vehicle crashes.

May 24, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truckers Work to Purge Systems of Banned Chinese Technologies, but Challenges Remain

Most motor carriers doing business with the federal government are believed to have responded to a requirement that they do their best to purge technology systems of five banned Chinese technology providers said to be potential hackers into U.S. intelligence and defense agencies’ information systems.

May 24, 2021
Government, Business

Biden to Direct $1 Billion for Severe Weather Preparedness

President Joe Biden announced a doubling of federal spending on preparations for severe weather events, his latest move to put climate change at the center of his domestic agenda.

May 24, 2021
Government

Senate Panel to Consider Highway Policy Bill May 26

The Democratic leadership of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee scheduled consideration of comprehensive highway policy legislation for May 26. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 24, 2021
Government, Safety

Commission Allocates $924 Million for California Infrastructure Projects

The California Transportation Commission allocated $924 million for critical infrastructure projects at its most recent meeting.

May 24, 2021