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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, Equipment

Losses in China Lead to $5 Billion Charge for GM

DETROIT — The poor performance of General Motors’ Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in Q4.

December 4, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Texas Supreme Court Hears Werner’s $100M Verdict Appeal

Werner attorney Thomas Wright told the court that driver Shiraz Ali could not have foreseen that a pickup truck would suddenly cross an icy divided highway and strike the carrier’s truck.

December 3, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Snowstorm Heads for Great Lakes Region Again

Even more snow could be on the way for places in the Great Lakes region that are still digging out after days of storms caused deadly wrecks and buried some towns under nearly 6 feet of snow.

December 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office.

December 3, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

GM Adds Over 132,000 Heavy-Duty Pickups to Recall

DETROIT — General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park.

December 3, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Remains Opposed to US Steel Sale

President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his opposition to the sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp., saying he’d instead use tariffs and tax incentives to revive the steelmaker.

December 3, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

I-95 Bridge in Connecticut Reopens Months After Fiery Crash

NORWALK, Conn. — Exactly seven months after a blaze consumed the Fairfield Avenue overpass spanning Interstate 95, the bridge reopened to traffic in roughly half the expected time.

December 3, 2024
Government, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Rises Just a Tenth of a Cent to $3.540

The U.S. average diesel price rose by just a tenth of a cent to $3.540 per gallon for the week ending Dec. 2, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

December 2, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Germany Assumes $629M in Northvolt Debt After Insolvency

Germany will assume more than 600 million euros ($629 million) of debt that its development bank extended to Northvolt AB for the construction of a battery plant in the country.

December 2, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Ex-TuSimple CEO Hou Seeks to Liquidate Company’s Assets

TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou, who claims to be the company’s largest shareholder, is also seeking judicial aid in an increasingly bitter spat with former colleague Mo Chen.

December 2, 2024