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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, Safety

Ohio Trucking Association Names Nicholas Delzeith Driver of the Year

The Ohio Trucking Association announced that Nicholas Delzeith was selected as its 2020 Driver of the Year.

April 13, 2021
Government, Business

NYC Toll Traffic at Seven-Year High as Travel Rebounds

New York City toll bridges and tunnels are on pace for the busiest April in at least seven years, adding to evidence that travel is rebounding as pandemic shutdowns ease and the economy starts to regain its footing.

April 13, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

DOT Rebrands BUILD Program to RAISE, Makes $1 Billion Available

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced April 13 that $1 billion in funding is available for grants to support infrastructure projects.

April 13, 2021
Government

FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei: Port Congestion Likely to Last Through Summer

Lingering congestion at the nation鈥檚 major ports is likely to continue throughout the summer and possibly later into the year, said Daniel Maffei, the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.

April 13, 2021
Government, Business

FMCSA: Beware of Companies Posing as Government Agencies

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials posted a warning to truckers on April 8 to be aware of 鈥減redatory鈥 companies that pose as government agencies.

April 13, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Investigates Possible Air Bag Failures in GM Vehicles

DETROIT 鈥 The U.S. government鈥檚 highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

April 13, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Top 100

TT Wins Five Regional 鈥楢zbee鈥 Awards

The American Society of Business Publication Editors has recognized Transport Topics鈥 2020 coverage of the trucking industry with five regional 鈥淎zbee鈥 awards.

April 12, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Biden Reassures Chip Summit of Bipartisan Support for New Funds

President Joe Biden told companies vying with each other for a sharply constrained global supply of semiconductors that he has bipartisan support for government funding to address a shortage that has idled automakers worldwide.

April 12, 2021
Government, Business

White House Grades States鈥 Infrastructure as It Pushes Bill

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he鈥檚 sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure, but the White House is also highlighting needed repairs and upgrades state-by-state that cost far more than what Republicans are willing to spend.

April 12, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 1.5垄 to $3.129 a Gallon

The national average price of a gallon of diesel slipped 1.5 cents to $3.129, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 12.

April 12, 2021