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US presses Turkey with threat of economic sanctions
The Graham-Van Hollen sanctions bill would cut off Turkey from U.S. military equipment and parts, as well as target foreign support of the country’s oil…
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News
Regulators put teeth in human-trafficking driver ban
Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.
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Modes
Regulatory agency mulls rulemaking option for rail rate methodologies
The Surface Transportation Board is considering initiating a more formal review of how it resolves rail rate disputes.
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News
ATA: Trump holds key to passing infrastructure package
Association’s new ad campaign highlights dangers to consumers of not getting a highway bill funded this year.
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Fuel
Biodiesel tax credit could be saved by border wall deal
Tax incentives that make for cheaper diesel fuel ran out in 2018, and the trucking industry is looking for a vehicle on which to extend…
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Legal issues
Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown
FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez wanted to “fast track” the HOS rules changes - but the government shutdown is in the way.
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Legal issues
New Capitol Hill leadership ready to push freight infrastructure agenda
Freight lobbyists are banking on leadership changes in the 116th Congress to pave the way for infrastructure financing that stalled during the first half of…
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