Pete Buttigieg
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Trucking Regulation
C-suite revolving door: Is self-driving safety at risk?
Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.
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Trucking Regulation
Federal money earmarked for truck safety in FY21 tops $380M
The FMCSA touts safety efforts and driver recruitment in its latest round of grant funding.
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Rail
Freight rail interests press officials not to overregulate
The Association of American Railroads responds to regulator’s inquiry about supply chain congestion, while GoRail advocates for regulation supporting freight rail industry growth.
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Legal issues
Workhorse sues Postal Service over delivery truck contract
Oshkosh files to intervene in Workhorse’s lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service.
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Infrastructure
I-40 bridge closure over Mississippi River to last several more weeks
The president of the Arkansas Trucking Association estimates $2.4 million a day in trucking industry losses due to the I-40 Mississippi bridge closure.
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News
Livestock haulers urge FMCSA action in wake of JBS cyberattack
The United States Cattlemen’s Association warns JBS hack could disrupt the meat supply chain without emergency work-hour changes.
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News
FMCSA priorities outlined in Biden’s 2022 budget
President Joe Biden’s 2022 funding request of $676 million for FMCSA safety programs dropped 10% from 2021 levels.
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Infrastructure
Tennessee lawmaker frustrated by Buttigieg’s I-40 bridge response
DOT’s response to the Interstate 40 bridge outage needs more urgency, according to U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
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Infrastructure
Republicans spotlight bridge repair in $400B highway bill
Republicans unveil a $400 billion, five-year highway bill reauthorization ahead of Democrats’ proposal.
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Top Stories
Oshkosh takes victory lap over Postal Service delivery truck contract
Oshkosh can make 100% battery-electric delivery trucks for the U.S. Postal Service, likely dashing Workhorse’s hopes of reigniting the competition.
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