California is suing the U.S. Transportation Department over the permanent loss of more than $33 million in safety grants tied to English-language rules for truck drivers.
December 18, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Sector Deals With Canada 鈥楿nlikely鈥 as USMCA Talks Loom
Prime Minister Mark Carney said negotiations on sector tariffs are likely to be rolled into next year鈥檚 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.聽
December 18, 2025Spear Voices Support for Cargo Theft Bill
The pending legislation would establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center at the Department of 爱豆传媒land Security. It awaits congressional approval.
December 18, 2025Consumer Prices Slow in November, but Still Up 2.7% Annually
The Labor Department reported that its CPI was up 2.7% in November from a year earlier.聽Energy prices, driven up by higher fuel oil prices, rose 4.2%, and so-called core inflation was up 2.6%.
December 18, 2025Ford Scraps All-Electric F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck
Ford said it will no longer make the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, instead opting for an extended range version of the vehicle.
December 18, 2025Utah Deploys AI-Based System to Inspect Tires, Issue Alerts
The technology, now operating at multiple Utah ports of entry, is designed to identify tire problems early and reduce the risk of crashes caused by sudden tire failures.
December 18, 2025States Deepened ICE Ties in 2025 as Trucking Rules Tightened
The 2025 crackdown reflects a federal shift that more tightly links commercial driver licensing and English-language standards with immigration enforcement and roadway safety.
December 18, 2025USPS to Open Last-Mile Delivery Network to More Shippers
The U.S. Postal Service said Dec. 17 it intends to open its 鈥渓ast-mile鈥 delivery network, the most expensive part of the shipping process, to large and small shippers.
December 17, 2025Bonds Likely for Key Bridge Rebuild, Maryland Official Says
Maryland officials anticipate issuing bonds to help finance the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in 2024 and disrupted a major economic gateway.
December 17, 2025Ex-First Brands Manager Says He鈥檇 Plead Fifth if Questioned
The former finance director of First Brands Group said he鈥檇 plead his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if compelled to answer creditor questions at an upcoming deposition.
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