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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

White House Stays Neutral on Fuel Tax Hike, Infrastructure Adviser D.J. Gribbin Says

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is sticking with its neutral stance on whether to increase federal fuel taxes to finance big-scale transportation projects, infrastructure policy adviser D.J. Gribbin said Dec. 12.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 12, 2017
Government, Business

Trump Tweets Consumer Confidence Is at Record High, But It’s Not

President Donald J. Trump tweeted Dec. 12 that consumer confidence “is at an All-Time High.” In fact, it was higher when a Clinton was in the White House.

Scott Lanman | Bloomberg News
December 12, 2017
Government, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Colorado’s Test on Mileage-Based Tax System for Roads Gets Good Reviews

A four-month study designed to measure Coloradans’ appetite for overhauling how the state pays for roads offers a glimpse of the challenges that await as changing technology erodes the clout of gasoline taxes.

John Aguilar | The Denver Post
December 12, 2017
Government

Trump’s Pick for US Highway Chief Withdraws From Process

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration has withdrawn from consideration for the post, a surprising development given his widespread support and qualifications, the U.S. Department of Transportation confirmed Dec. 11.

December 12, 2017
Government, Business

Shuster, Trump Meet for Infrastructure Talks

With Congress and the White House looking to advance a massive infrastructure funding proposal, the top transportation policymaker in the House called a recent meeting with President Donald Trump a “very positive step forward.”

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 12, 2017
Government, Business

PennDOT Seeking CDL Holders for Seasonal Maintenance Work

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking commercial driver license holders to take on temporary maintenance work as the state braces for inclement weather this winter.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 12, 2017
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

GSA’s New York Border Facility Renovations Will Expand Truck Capacity

The General Services Administration is conducting rock blasting along Interstate 81 in upstate New York to clear room for a new border inspection facility with enough capacity to process trucks.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 11, 2017
Government, Fuel

Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $2.910 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 1.2 cents to $2.910 a gallon as oil prices closed in on $58 a barrel — but then forecasts for U.S. oil production pointed to record volumes next year, causing oil prices to ease some.

December 11, 2017
Government, Business

Jack Cooper Exec. Sarah Riggs Amico to Run for Georgia Lt. Gov

Sarah Riggs Amico, executive chairman of car-hauling company Jack Cooper Holdings Corp., formally announced her candidacy for lieutenant governor of Georgia, running as a Democrat.

December 11, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 11: Infrastructure’s Favorite D.J.

It’s time to check in on D.J. Gribbin. When we last left him, which was last week, Gribbin, the president’s adviser on infrastructure policy, promoted the politics of optimism. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 11, 2017