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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, Fuel

Ruling Paves Way to Restart Work on Exxon’s Texas LNG Plant

A bankruptcy judge on July 24 approved a settlement that will allow other companies to finish work on an Exxon gas export project in Texas.

Ruth Liao and Alex Wolf | Bloomberg News
July 24, 2024
Government, Business

Colorado Cracks Down on Predatory Towing With New Law

A broad new law to end predatory towing practices takes effect Aug. 7 in Colorado, legislation that was backed by a state senator whose vehicle was wrongfully towed last summer.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

House Bill Seeks $100M Annual Grant for Rail Safety Upgrades

Senior members of the U.S. House Transportation Committee recently introduced legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

CBP Installs X-Ray Scanner for Containers at Texas Port

The busiest land border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico now has an advanced X-ray machine that is intended to help more efficiently move commercial truck traffic through the facility.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House Passes Biennial Water Resources Development Act

A bill to promote the efficiency of commercial waterway infrastructure projects and supply chain connectivity was easily passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 22.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 23, 2024
Government, Safety

Truckers With Dogs Returning From Outside US Need New Form

Truckers who take their dogs back and forth between the United States and either Canada or Mexico will soon be required to complete a federal form that asserts their pets are at low risk of carrying rabies back into the country.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Sheds 4.7¢ to $3.779 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dipped 4.7 cents to $3.779 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 22.

July 22, 2024
Government, Business, For-Hire

XPO Launches Cross-Border Expansion Into Mexico

XPO launched a new service aimed at expanding its cross-border services between the U.S. and Mexico, the company announced July 17.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Illinois Offering Written CDL Tests in Spanish

Illinois is the latest state to offer commercial driver license applicants a written test in Spanish to get more drivers on the road.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Ontario Targets Predatory Towing Practices

Cracking down on predatory towing, Ontario now requires tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators to have a certificate to operate in the first such move by a Canadian province.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024