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Energy
Commercial vehicles charge toward electric future
Electric trucks in big numbers are still years away, but interest among truck makers and fleets is widespread and growing.
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American Shipper
DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy
Report to address market competition and sealift capacity.
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News
DOT chief pushes regulators to keep Wi-Fi safety bandwidth
New agency programs require wireless capacity that FCC wants to reallocate
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American Shipper
White House proposes slashing timelines for highway projects
Road, rail, port environmental permits to be completed in two years.
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Air Cargo
US DOT dusts off national freight strategic plan
Trump administration seeks industry comment on Obama-era transportation document.
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Maritime
Trump to sign off on 2020 transportation spending bill
Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.
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News
Department of Transportation initiates loan program for short lines: Railway Age
The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects.
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Driver issues
US senator pressures White House on mandatory hair testing
Legislation demands OMB and HHS estimate rule publication date.
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News
Rail agency mulls requiring rail crossing safety plans from all states
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing all states address highway-rail grade crossing safety.
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Infrastructure
DOT awards $900 million for multi-modal projects
Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states
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