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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Fuel

Average Price of Diesel Stays at $3.124 a Gallon

While diesel prices remained flat according to data released this week, experts are warning of rising prices headed into summer as a shortage of tank truck drivers threatens to tighten supplies.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Trudeau Signals Move to End Dockworkers Strike at Montreal Port

Canada is planning legislation to end a general strike at the Port of Montreal that鈥檚 bound to worsen congestion at other sites and add to global shipping delays.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker鈥檚 Executive Order Aims to Electrify Transportation, Buildings

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within state facilities, including those for transportation.

April 26, 2021
Government, Logistics

Truck Parking Gets New Congressional Push

Efforts to enhance access to parking for the nation鈥檚 truckers are alive in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's our Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Orders for Durable Goods Rebound in March

WASHINGTON 鈥 Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods rebounded 0.5% in March as U.S. factories recovered from February weather disruptions. However, the recovery was not as strong as most had expected due to ongoing supply chain disruptions that continue to ensnare U.S. manufacturers.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology

Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils Infrastructure Plan

A bipartisan group of lawmakers pursuing compromise with congressional leaders unveiled an infrastructure policy proposal backed partly by an increase in the fuel tax.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Elon Musk to Host NBC鈥檚 鈥楽aturday Night Live鈥 on May 8

Tesla CEO Elon Musk will host 鈥淪aturday Night Live鈥 for the first time on May 8, NBC said.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

California Drayage Fleets Face Potential Zero-Emission Mandate

The push for zero-emission trucks in California has left drayage operators questioning that approach in light of their previous investments in equipment using natural gas fuel, an industry association executive said.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Top 100

Renewable Natural Gas Gains Momentum as Trucking Fuel

Progressively tougher clean air mandates and the increasing corporate focus on environmental sustainability could signal a larger role for natural gas 鈥 especially renewable natural gas 鈥 as a trucking fuel, experts said.

April 26, 2021
Government, Business

Lindsey Graham Floats $900 Billion in Infrastructure Spending

Republicans may be ready to back as much as $900 billion in infrastructure spending, according to a senior senator, though that would still be less than half of President Joe Biden鈥檚 proposal.

April 26, 2021