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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.

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Pete Buttigieg Releases $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Pete Buttigieg has become the latest presidential candidate to release a comprehensive infrastructure plan, announcing his $1 trillion 鈥淏uilding for the 21st Century鈥 plan Jan. 10.

January 10, 2020
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Trucking Backs Trump Proposal to Streamline Environmental Reviews for Infrastructure

The trucking industry and other stakeholders are backing a White House proposal to streamline the environmental approval process for infrastructure projects.

January 10, 2020
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Oregon DOT Appoints Leaders for Office on Mobility, Project Delivery

The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced three leaders to steer its newly formed Office of Urban Mobility and Mega Project Delivery.

January 10, 2020
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Oil Set for Biggest Weekly Loss Since July as Mideast Risk Eases

Oil is headed for its biggest weekly loss since July as the prospect of an immediate confrontation between the U.S. and Iran abated, allaying fears of disruption to Middle East energy supplies.

January 10, 2020
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US Adds 145,000 Jobs; Unemployment Holds at 3.5%

WASHINGTON 鈥 U.S. employers downshifted their hiring in December, adding 145,000 jobs as consumer spending appeared to aid gains in the retail and hospitality sectors.

January 10, 2020
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Mack Unveils LR Electric Model for New York City Department of Sanitation

ALLENTOWN, Pa. 鈥 Mack Trucks on Jan. 9 unveiled its new LR Electric sanitation truck, a Class 8 vehicle it hopes will populate New York City鈥檚 fleet.

January 9, 2020
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Port of Monroe to Buy Crane With $1.1 Million Grant

Federal grant money has been awarded to fund equipment upgrades and training geared toward attracting more cargo to the Port of Monroe in Michigan.

January 9, 2020
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Trump Proposes Sweeping Rollback of Environmental Oversight

President Donald Trump on Jan. 9 proposed rolling back enforcement of a landmark environmental law 鈥 reducing federal oversight of many major projects, from pipelines to commercial development 鈥 to speed the approval process.

January 9, 2020
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California Judge Rules Federal Law Exempts NFI From AB 5

A California state judge has ruled that federal law exempts a New Jersey-based motor carrier from a new California law that calls for reclassifying independent contractor truck drivers as company employees.

January 9, 2020
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Convoy App Now Features Lumper Payment

Digital freight broker Convoy announced the launch of hassle-free lumper payments, available directly in Convoy鈥檚 mobile app, calling it an industry-first feature.

January 9, 2020