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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

Canada’s Provincial Leaders Want Bilateral Trade Deal With US

TORONTO — Canada’s provincial leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

New Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulations Take Effect

The DOT has new requirements for workplace drug and alcohol test procedures, plus another forcing states to check truck driver records in its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

November 20, 2024
Government

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Shortage Remains a Priority

With two months left in his Cabinet-level tenure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg intends to press ahead with policies aimed at boosting freight and supply chain operations.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Port Traffic Surging as Companies Rush to Beat Tariffs

Imports at the Port of Los Angeles last month totaled 462,740 20-foot-equivalent units, or TEUs. The port also handled 122,716 export containers and 319,570 empty containers in October.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

GM Opens Lab to Prevent Software Bugs in New Vehicles

WARREN, Mich. — General Motors Co. has developed a software-testing lab inside its Global Technical Center to prevent bugs from entering new vehicles and affecting customers.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Europe, US Push for Oil Funding Curbs Deal to Outlast Trump

The EU, US and other countries are hammering out a plan to throttle tens of billions of dollars of financial support for foreign oil and gas projects before Donald Trump moves into the White House.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business

Canada Shares US Concerns About Mexican Trade With China

TORONTO — Canada’s point person for U.S.-Canada relations said she shares U.S. concerns about Mexico serving as a back door for China to import cheaper goods into the North American market.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

TIA Chides FMCSA for Overlooking Freight Fraud in Proposal

The issue of freight fraud is one that incoming TIA CEO Chris Burroughs said is getting worse, and was among key TIA priorities he outlined during a call with media.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Stellantis Delays Electric Ram Truck Debuts to Early 2025

Stellantis NV will delay the arrival of its two electric pickup trucks to the first half of 2025 from the end of this year, CEO Carlos Tavares said Nov. 19.

November 20, 2024