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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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Equipment

Farm Machinery’s Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks

Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump’s tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

House Votes to Overturn California Ban on Gasoline Cars

The U.S. House voted 246-164 to roll back an EPA authorization issued under former President Joe Biden, which let California ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade War Leads CPKC Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration’s tariff and trade policy.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

General Motors Trims 2025 Guidance

General Motors is lowering its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braces for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Chair Denies Reported CEO Search and Backs Elon Musk

Tesla's chair denied a report that said board members started a search for a CEO to succeed Elon Musk, saying directors are “highly confident” in his abilities.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Debuts First Driverless Trucking Service in US

Aurora Innovation has launched the nation’s first commercial driverless freight service, sending autonomous 18-wheelers between Dallas and Houston without a human behind the wheel.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business

EU to Present Trade Proposals to US Negotiators Next Week

The European Union is planning to share a paper with the U.S. next week that will set out a package of proposals to kick-start trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

May 1, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Stockpiled EV Batteries From Asia Before Trump Tariffs

Rivian quietly built a reserve of electric vehicle batteries from Asia ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, giving the company a measure of insurance against economic upheaval.

April 30, 2025