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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, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 7.8¢ to $3.553

The national average diesel price fell 7.8 cents to $3.553 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 21.

October 21, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

BMW Recalls 700,000 Cars in China Over Coolant Pump Issues

Models affected include locally made 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles, as well as several imported X Series SUVs.

Wilfried Eckl-Dorna | Bloomberg News
October 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Administration Pledges $2B to Reinforce Electric Grid

The funding for 32 projects is being made available through the Energy Department and will span 42 states. Investments will include utilities damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

October 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Under Investigation by NHTSA

NHTSA said Oct. 18 it will assess whether Tesla’s system, also known as FSD, has the ability to detect and appropriately respond to fog and other reduced visibility conditions.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
October 18, 2024
Government, Business

Presidential Race Is Too Close to Call, Karl Rove Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This presidential election is a once-in-a-generation contest that will be decided over key policy issues, political strategist Karl Rove told trucking executives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Ports of Indiana Announces Expansion and New Partnership

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Ports of Indiana, in partnership with Superior River Terminals Indiana, has launched “Indiana River and Rail Terminals,” the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River.

Erik Hackman | The Evening News and the Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind.
October 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

PACT, Utilities Team Up to Speed ZEV Infrastructure Buildout

The memorandum of understanding sends a signal to the freight market that utilities are allies, Aravind Kailas told TT. “We can present a united front,” he said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 17, 2024
Government, Business

Shoppers Spent More at Retailers in September

WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend.

October 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Supreme Court Greenlights EPA’s Power Plant Emission Rules

Opponents, including trade groups and companies in the power and mining industries, were seeking to halt the rules while a legal challenge goes forward at a federal appeals court.

Greg Stohr | Bloomberg News
October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Federal Aid Tops $2B for Recovery From Helene, Milton

The federal government has been under intense pressure to show that it is getting help to areas devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes and warns that more money will be needed.

Rebecca Santana | Associated Press
October 16, 2024