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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, Equipment, Global Freight

Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service needs to replace aging trucks, and he wasn’t aware of an effort by the incoming presidential administration to cancel plans to buy EVs.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Agencies Issue Guide to Thwart Cyberthreats From China

Guide recommendations will help network engineers and security personnel strengthen visibility and harden network devices against bad actors affiliated with China.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business

Nippon Steel Eyes Overseas Market in Bid for US Steel

KASHIMA, Japan — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business

Canada to Open Alaska Consulate to Deepen Arctic Partnership

Canada will establish two new Arctic consulates in Alaska and Greenland and appoint a dedicated Arctic ambassador as part of a long-awaited strategy.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business

US Added a Strong 227,000 Jobs in November

WASHINGTON — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Honda Recalls Nearly 206,000 SUVs to Fix Fuel Filler Tubes

DETROIT — Honda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the fuel filler neck can separate from the filler pipe in a crash, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Canada Investigates Vietnamese Container Chassis Imports

The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into container chassis imported from Vietnam by British Columbia-based Ocean Trailer, a spokesman for the agency said.

December 5, 2024
Government

Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates Transportation Funding

Congress is working to clear for President Joe Biden fiscal 2025 legislation prior to this month’s deadline. A new session of Congress is scheduled to start in early January.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business

GOP Leaders Give Graves Runway to T&I Panel Chairmanship

House Republican leaders have facilitated Rep. Sam Graves’ chances of keeping his gavel on the influential transportation policy panel.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Adds Four Crash Types to Non-Preventable List

The addition brings to 21 the total number of crash types included in the program, according to a Dec. 3 announcement from FMCSA.

December 5, 2024