A federal judge delayed his decision on the fate of New York City’s congestion pricing initiative, setting oral arguments for Jan. 28 in the legal fight over new tolls.
December 23, 2025USDOT News Updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest U.S. Department of Transportation news from Transport Topics. Our expert coverage highlights critical policy updates, infrastructure initiatives, safety regulations and funding decisions that directly impact the trucking and freight transportation industries. Whether you're monitoring new rules or tracking government programs, our in-depth reporting keeps logistics professionals informed and prepared in an evolving regulatory environment.
Senior Republicans Oppose Trump’s Cannabis Order
A group of House Republicans is urging President Trump to think twice about reclassifying marijuana as a less severe drug, pointing to potential harm to the nation’s children and young adults.
December 22, 2025Trump Orders Move to Ease Federal Cannabis Restrictions
President Donald Trump on Dec. 18 signed an executive order directing his administration to move cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, a shift ATA has long been wary of.
December 18, 2025Alabama Works With ICE on Immigration Enforcement in Trucking
Alabama has detained more than 240 individuals through immigration enforcement actions targeting truck drivers, with federal agents focusing on rural interstates with high crash rates.
December 17, 202516 States Sue Administration Again Over EV Charging Funds
The states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.
December 17, 2025Highway Safety Emerged as a Bright Spot in 2025
2025 was marked by a sharpened focus on highway safety as well as potential challenges for the freight industry associated with tariffs and the economy.
December 17, 2025Duffy Takes Tough Stance With N.Y. on Noncompliant CDLs
“Fifty-three percent of New York’s non-domiciled [commercial driver licenses] were issued unlawfully or illegally," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says.
December 15, 2025Congress Eyes Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Specific to trucking, the NDAA proposes improvements to the procedures associated with moving military freight and relocation assistance for service members and their families.
December 11, 2025FMCSA Toughens ELD Certification Process
FMCSA is introducing a tougher, multistep approval process that’s intended to clamp down on bad actors who critics allege abuse the long-standing self-certification process for ELDs.
December 2, 2025Border Patrol Detains Mexican Truck Drivers for ‘Cabotage’
Mexican truck drivers hauling domestic U.S. freight recently were detained and saw their commercial vehicles seized by federal agents in a U.S. CBP enforcement effort targeting “cabotage.â€
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